Student Health Practice Nurse & Prescriber (Part-Time)

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 103,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Waikato is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse and Designated Nurse Prescriber to join Student Health Hauora Ākonga. You will provide nurse-led primary care and prescribing within your scope, support student wellbeing, and work within a multidisciplinary team at Hillcrest Campus, Hamilton.

The role is fixed-term, part-time (two or three days per week) from January 2027 to November 2027. Applicants should have at least five years nursing experience and be eligible to prescribe in

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing Council of NZ registration.
• Eligible to be registered in NZ and hold Annual Practising Certificate.
• Completed prescribing programme for community health scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, nurse-led primary care to a diverse student population.
• Perform clinical assessment and prescribing within scope of practice.
• Deliver health education and make referrals as needed.
• Undertake phone triage and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Collaborate with nursing colleagues, GPs, nurse practitioners and other health professionals.
• Contribute to clinical quality, risk management and health promotion.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Prescribing in community health

Indici experience

Phone triage

Mental health

Sexual health

Excellent communication

Culturally responsive care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Languages beneficial

Education

Nursing Council of New Zealand registration

Council-approved prescribing programme

Tools

Indici

Job description

University of Waikato is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse and Designated Nurse Prescriber to join Student Health Hauora Ākonga. You will provide nurse-led primary care and prescribing within your scope, support student wellbeing, and work within a multidisciplinary team at Hillcrest Campus, Hamilton.

The role is fixed-term, part-time (two or three days per week) from January 2027 to November 2027. Applicants should have at least five years nursing experience and be eligible to prescribe in