Practice Nurse - Designated Prescriber

Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 103,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Waikato is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse and Designated Nurse Prescriber for the Student Health team in Hamilton. You will deliver nurse-led primary care, perform prescribing within your scope, provide health education and coordinate referrals within a multidisciplinary team.

Fixed-term, part-time role (2 or 3 days per week) with start January 2027 through November 2027, based at Hillcrest Campus. Prior experience with Indici and triage is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NZ Nursing Council and annual practising certificate.
• Completed prescribing programme in community health.
• Experience in student health settings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse-led primary care and prescribing within scope.
• Conduct clinical assessments and referrals as needed.
• Engage in triage and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in student health.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Prescribing in community health

Phone triage

Mental health

Sexual health

Communication skills

Cultural safety

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Prescribing programme

Tools

Indici

Job description

Provide high-quality, nurse-led primary care and prescribing services to support the health and wellbeing of our students.

• Passion for student health and wellbeing
• Unique fixed term, part-time role (2 or 3 days a week)
• Excellent working environment, and benefits

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse and Designated Nurse Prescriber to join our integrated Student Health team at the University of Waikato. You will provide high-quality, nurse-led primary care to a diverse student population, including clinical assessment, treatment, prescribing within your authorised scope of practice, health education and referral to other services when required. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help students access timely, responsive and culturally appropriate healthcare. You will undertake phone triage, prioritise students presenting for care, maintain accurate clinical records and work collaboratively with nursing colleagues, general practitioners, nurse practitioners and other health and wellbeing professionals. You will also contribute to clinical quality, risk management and health promotion initiatives, while maintaining the professional standards and prescribing requirements set by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. This is a fixed-term, part-time position, working two or three days (15 -22.5 hours) a week. Please provide your preference in your application. The appointment will be from January 2027 to the end of November 2027, based at our Hillcrest Campus in Hamilton. The reason for the fixed-term appointment is to provide cover for a nurse completing practicum placement requirements within a Nurse Practitioner training programme Salary will be in the range of e $102,569 to $112,825 prorated, per year, based on the skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. There is a preference for someone who may also be available to work additional casual hours during busy periods and to provide leave cover. For more information on the role please see the position descriptions for Primary Care and Specialty Teams and Community Health.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You will be a Registered Nurse who is registered, or eligible to be registered, with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and holds a current Annual Practising Certificate. You will have completed a Council-approved programme for prescribing in community health and be authorised to prescribe within the designated community health scope.

• At least five years’ recent nursing experience, including two years as a Practice Nurse and one year’s prescribing experience
• Experience with Indici and phone triage
• Experience in mental and sexual health, with strong clinical skills in illness and injury
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with tertiary students and within a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to professional, confidential and culturally responsive care

Experience in health promotion and working with diverse communities is important. Knowledge of taha Māori and Māori health issues, particularly Māori women’s health, would be an advantage. Experience working with tertiary students, international students and LGBTQIA+ communities would also be valuable. It would be beneficial if you are an authorised vaccinator and cervical sample taker. Proficiency in languages in addition to English would be a strong asset. You will be enthusiastic about student health and able to establish trusted, respectful relationships with students from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. You will be comfortable working in a busy clinical environment, balancing competing priorities and responding flexibly as student and service needs change.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Student Health Hauora Ākonga, provides holistic, high quality, responsive and cost-effective services to students from modern premises on both the Hamilton and Tauranga Campuses. Our purpose is to enhance student health and wellbeing for success at the University of Waikato and beyond.

You will be part of an integrated health team including Registered Nurses Mental Health & Wellbeing, Counsellors, Social Worker, Health Promotion and Violence Prevention Coordinators, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Prescribers, Practice Nurses, Chaplaincy and Administrators.

Student Health Service offers services to all current our students and centre is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm and Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:30pm. Find more information about the Student Health Service here

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on November 27, 2026

Requisition number: 1004011