Student Health Practice Nurse & Prescriber - Part-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working environment

Job summary

University of Waikato invites applications for an experienced Practice Nurse and Designated Nurse Prescriber to join Student Health at Hillcrest Campus in Hamilton. This fixed-term, part-time position (2 or 3 days per week) focuses on nurse-led primary care, clinical assessment, prescribing within scope, health education and timely referrals.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, conduct phone triage, maintain clear records, and contribute to clinical quality, risk management and health

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate.
• Completed prescribing programme for community health and authorised to prescribe.
• At least five years’ nursing experience including two years as a Practice Nurse and one year prescribing.
• Experience with Indici and phone triage.
• Experience in mental and sexual health with strong clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse-led primary care, clinical assessment, prescribing within scope, and health education.
• Refer to other services when required and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake phone triage and prioritize student presentations for timely care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to quality and risk management.
• Engage in health promotion initiatives and uphold professional standards.

Skills

Nurse registration

Prescribing

Phone triage

Mental health

Sexual health

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural safety

Communications

Education

RN qualification (Nursing Council)

Prescribing programme

Tools

Indici

Job description

University of Waikato invites applications for an experienced Practice Nurse and Designated Nurse Prescriber to join Student Health at Hillcrest Campus in Hamilton. This fixed-term, part-time position (2 or 3 days per week) focuses on nurse-led primary care, clinical assessment, prescribing within scope, health education and timely referrals.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, conduct phone triage, maintain clear records, and contribute to clinical quality, risk management and health