Registered Nurse/Shift Coordinator - Reefton

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast; Reefton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Professional development

Education opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Registered Nurse / Shift Coordinator in Reefton joins the West Coast Integrated Family Health Service to deliver holistic primary care across age groups, while coordinating day-to-day clinical activities for the Buller Region.

You will work with a supportive rural team, uphold cultural safety and equity for Māori, and contribute to quality improvement, staff supervision, and service delivery.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Experience with Indici and Microsoft Office applications.
• PRIME trained or willing to complete PRIME training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary care in a rural setting.
• Coordinate staffing, resources and patient flow for the Reefton team.
• Provide culturally competent care and advance equity for Māori.
• Develop care plans and support continuity of care.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to improve service delivery.
• Maintain documentation and data security.

Skills

Registered Nurse

APC current

PRIME trained

Indici experience

MS Office

Clinical coordination

Education

NZRN qualification

Tools

Indici

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

West Coast - Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) Buller Region(Reefton)Permanent 0.7 FTE PositionRostered On-call PRIME is essential to roleHealth NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

Are you adedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningfulimpact in a rural healthcare setting? We are seeking a skilled Practice Nurseto join our Integrated Family Health Service team in the Buller Region. This isan exciting opportunity to provide holistic, high-quality care across all agegroups while contributing to improved rural health outcomes.

About theRole

The Registered Nurse /ShiftCoordinator is an experienced Practice Nurse who combines direct patient carewith additional responsibility for day-to-day clinical coordination, support,and supervision of the Reefton primary care team. This includes coordinatingstaffing and resources, supporting safe staffing processes, overseeing patientflow and service coordination, and liaising with relevant teams and services tomaintain effective service delivery.

KeyResponsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care within the primary care setting to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Provide culturally competent care, prioritising the needs of Māori as tangata whenua to achieve equity in health outcomes.
• Support and empower individuals and whānau to improve health literacy and overall wellness.
• Undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments within culturally appropriate frameworks.
• Develop collaborative and documented care plans that support continuity of care.
• Work closely with community stakeholders and the interprofessional team to address unmet healthcare needs.
• Foster integration of acute, community, mental health, and primary care within the IFHS.
• Apply critical thinking to support a culture of safety, effectiveness, and patient-centred care.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
• Actively contribute to system improvements to enhance healthcare access and equity for Māori.
• Maintain professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities while ensuring cultural safety.
• Demonstrate evidence-based nursing knowledge in patient care management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold data security protocols.
• Identify opportunities for service enhancement and support quality improvement initiatives.

About you

EssentialRequirements

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) without conditions that may impact role performance.
• Computer literacy, including experience with Indici and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong initiative and ability to think on your feet
• PRIME trained or commitment to completing training and providing this service to the community

DesirableQualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Practice Nurse, including managing long-term conditions and working with standing orders.
• Current Immunisation and Cervical Smear Certificates.
• Triage qualification.
• Venepuncture
• Postgraduate qualification in areas such as advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and long-term conditions management.
• Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio.
• Workingat Health New ZealandHealth NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand.

What canwe offer you

• Accommodationsupport Supportedprofessional development pathwaysFundededucation opportunities, including PRIMEWork-Lifebalance: Normal Working Hours Monday- Friday Supportiveteam
• Remunerationas per the Health New Zealand and New Zealand Nurses Organisation Nursing andMidwifery Collective Agreement

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community.Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

please contact Victoria Steiner at [e-mail]

We willreviewapplicationsasreceivedandmay proceed with the recruitment process,before the closing date of this advert