Rural On-Call PRIME Registered Nurse

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; West Coast; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) in the Buller Region. The role involves delivering primary care, urgent care, and short-stay services across all ages in a rural setting.

You will provide holistic, culturally safe care, prioritise Māori health equity, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to improve rural health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy and proficiency with clinical IT systems.
• Strong initiative and ability to think on your feet.
• PRIME training or commitment to completing training and providing this service to the community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care within the primary care setting to enhance health outcomes.
• Provide culturally competent care, prioritising Māori to achieve equity in health outcomes.
• Support 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 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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Initiative

PRIME training

Education

NZ Registered Nurse with APC

Postgraduate qualification in pathophysiology/pharmacology/long-term conditions

Tools

Indici

Microsoft Office

Job description

Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) in the Buller Region. The role involves delivering primary care, urgent care, and short-stay services across all ages in a rural setting.

You will provide holistic, culturally safe care, prioritise Māori health equity, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to improve rural health outcomes.