Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
The Doctors Kerikeri is a group rural general practice with 8 GPs and an experienced Nurse Practitioner. Our clinical and admin team provide quality, caring and professional family medicine, as well as immunisation services and immigration medicals. We also offer a range of special medical clinics and have a number of visiting specialists working from the practice. We are proudly cornerstone accredited and offer support and training, as well as opportunities within the Green Cross Health network.
Interesting and rewarding rural medicine
Supportive and experienced team
Ideally 6-8 sessions per week, though can be flexible
Experience the beautiful Bay of Islands
Green Cross Health is one of New Zealand's leading primary health care organisations. We are united by our values, which are caring for the community, looking after each other, working together and doing the right thing. With over 3,000 employees around New Zealand, we are committed to providing the best support, care and advice to our communities.
What we can offer you!
Opportunities for career advancement and growth
Supportive and dynamic work environment
Access to training and professional development programs
Various discounts at retail and service providers - Including discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
The Nurse Practitioner is expected to be well versed in all aspects of the provision of patient care. You will need to be able to work autonomously and part of your role will be to conduct physical assessments, diagnose, and treat common conditions, provide screenings, and prescribe medications to our patients. Providing one on one advice to patients means that you will need to be friendly, compassionate and pro-active in management of conditions.
Alongside us, you will have the chance to bring your prior knowledge, skills and experience, to care for our patient database which includes a diverse range of patients in all age brackets. You will receive GP collegial support, work with skilled experienced nurses and administration team and be supported by our Medical Centre Manager.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position rostered between 30 to 40 hours per week across Monday to Friday.
Do you have what we are looking for?
A current registration with the NZNC as a Nurse Practitioner and current APC is essential
Your practice aligns with the principles of The Treaty of Waitangi.
Prior experience in a medical centre is an advantage
An aim to improve healthcare access across the practice population
An in-depth knowledge of and passion for primary health care
Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical nursing practice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build strong rapport with team members.
A physically fit person who is confident, friendly and approachable.
This is a permanent position with negotiable hours, preferably 6-8 sessions per week.
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