Job Description - Nurse Practitioner - Central Hawkes Bay (CEN10167)Nurse Practitioner - Central Hawkes BayVacancy NoCEN10167Location: Central Hawkes Bay Health CentreService/ Department: Rural HealthHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the Role:We are excited to be seeking two Nurse Practitioners for our small Central Hawkes Bay Rural Health Centre in Te Matau a Maui.Located around 50km from the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Hastings, the Central Hawkes Bay Health Centre provides health care to the community with six inpatient beds, outpatient department and community teams. There is a well-embedded integrated model of care on site including visiting services. You will also at times be required to work alongside the wider Older Persons teams and palliative care team in our Hastings Hospital and other community sites.The role will suit a practitioner who embraces the health of older people and has an interest in palliative care, with a focus primarily on daily review and clinical management of the inpatient ward and medical day unit to ensure and provide safe, timely, effective care and treatment for these patients. You will be supported by Geriatricians, Older Persons health care teams and the community palliative care team.This is a part-time shared role with an opportunity to negotiate FTE. For those who wish to increase their FTE, an additional opportunity exists to work with a local Aged Care provider, which will further support the Central Hawkes Bay Community.There are large pockets of need in the community, so your understanding of the healthcare and cultural needs of Maori and Pacifika people and the ability to put this at the centre of all you do, is vital to this role.About the Team/Service/ Location:At the Central Hawkes Bay Health Centre, we're a close-knit, passionate team of healthcare professionals who believe in providing quality care and support to our rural community. Our integrated model of care includes collaboration with visiting specialists, and at times, you may work alongside the broader Older Persons and Palliative Care teams at our Hastings locations.Our team values include collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support. We believe in working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and community.About you:We're looking for skilled Nurse Practitioners who have a strong understanding of, and respect for, the unique healthcare and cultural needs of everyone. Your ability to place these needs at the forefront of your practice will be crucial in this role.To thrive in this role, you'll bring:Advanced clinical skills and experience in older persons' health and palliative care, with a focus on patient-centered careExcellent communication and collaboration skills with a compassionate, community-centered approach to patient careCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth (mandatory)Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings. (mandatory)Working for Health New Zealand:Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.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 portal. For any questions about the role, please contact Nurse Manager, Central Hawkes Bay Health Centre, Susan Hawken at 027 260 7730.Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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