Roving Rural Nurse Specialist | West Coast

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

West

Coast Roving Rural Nurse Specialist position covering from Karamea to

Haast

Permanent

part - time working 32 hours per week

Health 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

As a Roving Rural Nurse Specialist (RNS), you will deliver

holistic, culturally appropriate, and comprehensive care to a geographically

defined population - including both residents and visitors across rural West

Coast communities. This advanced nursing role spans general practice, district

nursing, 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 Maori 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 Maori 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

• ).

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

advert.