Rural Nurse Specialist | West Coast

Wide- Karamea to Haast

• Casual

position

• New

Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate

without any conditions on scope / practiseHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the

principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system

that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Rural Nurse Specialist (RNS) delivers a holistic,

culturally appropriate, and cost-effective nurse-led Primary Health Care

Service to residents and non-residents within the West Coast area.

This role

supports the delivery of high-quality, equitable healthcare and operates across

rural clinics, schools, and community settings.

The RNS is pivotal in providing advanced nursing care,

leading healthcare initiatives, and enabling sustainable health service

integration, while honouring cultural diversity and addressing health

inequities.

Key Responsibilities

• Culturally
Competent Care :
• Provide

healthcare services that prioritize the needs of Maori as tangata whenua

to achieve equity in health outcomes.

• Collaborate

with local iwi and Maori health teams to develop strategies for improving

health outcomes.

• Leadership
and Collaboration :
• Role

model professional behaviours and support team development.

• Partner

with community stakeholders, educators, and interprofessional teams to

address unmet health needs, especially in schools.

• Advanced
Clinical Care :
• Deliver

comprehensive assessments, diagnostic inquiries, planning, interventions,

and evaluations.

• Provide

emergency care adhering to P.R.I.M.E. protocols and manage chronic,

rehabilitative, and palliative care services in the community.

• Health
Promotion :
• Facilitate

health education for children and families through Well Child / Tamariki

Ora checks, school health clinics, and immunization programs.

• Engage

in community-driven health promotion initiatives aligned with the Ottawa

Charter and Treaty of Waitangi.About the Team / Service / Location

Each Rural Nurse Specialist clinic is unique and provides

health services to the community that they serve.

The areas that you would

• spend time in include the three northern sites; Karamea, Ngakawau and Reefton;

Moana located centrally; and the five Southern sites; Hari Hari, Whataroa,

Franz, Fox, and Haast.

The geographical distance from Karamea to Haast is

510km, but the distance each RNS covers differs depending on location.

Working

as an RNS within all the clinics, you will be the first - port of call - in many

cases for both the residents and tourists travelling through the area.

You will

provide clinic-based services during the day - mainly primary care, district

nursing and - on-call - services as per a roster.

As an RNS you will use your

assessment skills and experience to provide primary and emergency care, with

the support from the wider team, a system of standing Orders, and PRIME

training.

About You

Qualifications and Experience

Essential :
• New Zealand

Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.

• Minimum

of 5 years - experience in Accident and Emergency, Community, or Primary

Care settings.

• PRIME

training certification or willingness to complete.

• Independent

Vaccinator certification or commitment to attain.

• Full

NZ driver - s license.

• Postgraduate

Diploma or working towards it.

• Proven

commitment to cultural safety and health equity.Desirable :

• Experience

in research, community consultation, and evaluation of service-related

projects.

• Endorsement

for RN prescribing or in progress.

• Familiarity

with MedTech32 or Indici systems.

• Current

professional portfolio aligned with the PDRP and / or Takarangi Cultural

Competency Framework.Working for 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori,

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 view the position description and / or apply for the role

please click - apply now.

• All applications must be submitted through our online

careers.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri

McCarthy at

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received

and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this

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