Rural Nurse Specialist - West Coast

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# Rural Nurse Specialist - West Coast at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, South Westland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **West Coast Roving Rural Nurse Specialist position covering from Karamea to Haast*** **0.8FTE (32 hours per week) permanent position**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.**About the Role**As a Roving Rural Nurse Specialist (RNS), you will deliverholistic, culturally appropriate, and comprehensive care to a geographicallydefined population - including both residents and visitors across rural WestCoast communities. This advanced nursing role spans general practice, districtnursing, population health, emergency (PRIME) care, and palliative services.**You will:*** Work autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary team in rural clinics.* Provide after-hours care on a rostered on-call basis.* Offer care that prioritises the needs of Māori as tangata whenua and supports improved equity in health outcomes.* Respond to community health needs including home visits, well child checks, and support for local schools.* Act as a clinical leader, mentor, and role model within the team.**Key Responsibilities*** Deliver advanced primary and community nursing care using evidence-based practice.* Coordinate care across providers and settings to ensure timely, patient-centred service.* Undertake health promotion activities, immunisations, and Tamariki Ora well child services.* Lead or contribute to professional development, orientation, and clinical quality initiatives.* Provide culturally safe care in partnership with Māori Health teams and iwi.* Respond to PRIME emergencies, including triage and stabilisation.**What You'll Bring****Essential:*** NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.* Minimum 5 years' experience, including in Emergency, Primary, and/or Community settings.* PRIME training completed or willingness to complete.* Independent Vaccinator or willingness to attain certification.* Endorsement or progression toward RN Prescribing.* Full, clean driver's licence.**Desirable:*** Current PDRP portfolio.* Experience with Indici.* Experience with community consultation and rural project delivery.* Knowledge of relevant NZ health legislation, frameworks, and strategies (e.g. He Korowai Oranga, NZ Health Strategy 2023).**Working for Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community**.**We welcome applications from ourdiverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of NewZealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, andaccessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandybeaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country.The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, whichprovide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central toTe Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich andpicturesque Grey river.Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We havea 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. Weare passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - tobecome part of our team.**How to Apply**To view the position description and/or apply for the roleplease click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers website. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria.steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz*Please note, we will be reviewing applications when receivedand may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of thisadvert.* #J-18808-Ljbffr