Registered Nurse | Westport

Canterbury District Health Board; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Zealand seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide holistic healthcare services within a primary care setting. The role involves delivering culturally competent, person-centered care while working to enhance health outcomes in rural communities. Successful candidates should be passionate about rural health, possess a current Annual Practising Certificate, and demonstrate experience in practice nursing. This position offers accommodation support and a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Accommodation support

Supportive team

Competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• Passionate about rural health and Māori health equity.
• Experience as a Practice Nurse, including long-term condition management.
• Flexible, collaborative, and self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in primary care settings.
• Utilise evidence-based practices for holistic health management.
• Support integration of acute, community, mental health, and primary care services.

Skills

Clinical Care Delivery

Cultural Competency

Team Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

Indici

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Registered Nurse | Westport

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About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our interprofessional Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) team. This role focuses on providing holistic healthcare services to children, adults, and whānau, enhancing health outcomes in rural communities. Working within the primary care setting, you will align your efforts with Health NZ’s vision and values to deliver culturally competent, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care Delivery
• Provide high-quality care in primary care settings for improved patient outcomes.
• Prioritise the needs of Māori as tangata whenua to achieve equitable health outcomes.
• Undertake comprehensive, culturally appropriate assessments and care planning.
• Utilise evidence-based practices for holistic health management.
• Support the integration of acute, community, mental health, and primary care services.
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to address unmet healthcare needs.
• Promote wellness by empowering whānau through health literacy education.
• Embrace changes to health strategies and models of care with enthusiasm.
• Identify opportunities to streamline the client journey for equitable outcomes.
• Professional and Ethical Standards
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards in decision-making and conduct.
• Support a culturally safe environment and uphold the Treaty of Waitangi principles.
• Advocate for patients and address barriers to accessing health services.
• Provide education tailored to improve health literacy and empower clients.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Practice Nurse is a highly trained Registered Nurse and recognized member of the interprofessional Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) team located in the Northern Region (Westport). This role provides a range of holistic services across the age continuum within the integrated primary care setting, enabling excellence in rural health outcomes in alignment with Health New Zealand – Te Tai o Poutini’s vision and values.

About You

Qualifications and Skills

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Commitment to cultural competency training and application.
• Understanding of Indici and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience as a Practice Nurse, including long-term condition management.

Attributes

• Passionate about rural health and Māori health equity.
• Flexible, collaborative, and self-motivated team player.
• Resilient under pressure with excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey River.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It’s about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 16 March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

What we can offer

• Accommodation support
• Supportive team
• Remuneration as per the Health New Zealand and New Zealand Nurses Organisation Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement

Legal and Application Notes

To view the position description and apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [e-mail]. We will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.