Nursing - General Medical & Surgical (Healthcare & Medical)Your skills and compassion for others can find a home at Mercy Hospice.As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing clinical services, delivering exceptional care to patients and whanau, and fostering the growth and development of our nursing workforce, we are excited to offer a new opportunity starting in January 2025.The Nurse Practitioner Intern (NP Intern) role is an exceptional opportunity for a nurse looking to advance their clinical career. This new position has been created to further enhance the quality of clinical services and care provided to patients and whanau at Mercy Hospice.Throughout the 2025 intern year, you will receive in-house education, leadership development, and clinical supervision from an experienced NP and a medical team member. The NP Intern will work across both the community team and the inpatient unit, gaining advanced-level nursing experience.In 2026, your practicum year will focus on consolidating your clinical skills and knowledge, culminating in being able to submit your NP application and portfolio to Nursing Council of New Zealand in November 2026.Nga Awhina moku / Benefits you will enjoy:During your training you will be working clinically, protected by supernumerary status.Upon qualifying, a guaranteed position as an NP – you will be bonded for a period of 2 years post qualification.The opportunity to shape your role and to be innovative.Autonomy to collaborate with patients and whanau to make the best decisions regarding care and treatment.We have free parking for all staff.Nga pukenga e hiahiatia / Skills you will bring to the role:You will be a senior nurse with at least 3 years' experience in palliative care or similar.Academically prepared to move forward into your final practicum year in 2026.A keenness and desire to work at the top of your scope as an NP.Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional leadership.Preparedness to grow educationally and succeed academically and clinically.An interest and enthusiasm for continuous quality improvement.Demonstrates evidence-based practice.To be considered for this opportunity you must have the following:At least 3 years at a senior nursing level in palliative care or similar.Must have completed 'core' papers commensurate with NP curriculum and be educationally ready to complete master's programme by the end of the practicum year, 2026.To apply for this role, please submit a Cover letter, your academic transcript and your CV via our advert on Seek.Your story could be part of ours.Mercy Hospice is an industry leader and has been delivering specialist palliative care for over 40 years. We have an in-patient unit and a community nursing team providing patient-centred palliative care to patients, families and whanau within Auckland catchment area.Our mission and values have their roots in the work of our founder, Catherine McAuley of the sisters of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland.We place staff wellbeing and teamwork at the core of your experience as an employee at Mercy.Applications close when a suitable applicant has been found.
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