Nurse Practitioner – Palliative Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mary Potter Hospice for a motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner with preferably palliative care/gerontology experience working within the Community across our bases in Wellington, Porirua, and Kapiti.The Nurse Practitioner is a valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary team who contributes to hospice clinical, educational, and service development activities.
This role involves assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with palliative care needs, including the prescription of medications.As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide advanced clinical expertise, leadership and support with a multidisciplinary approach that contributes to the vision and values of palliative care.You will demonstrate nursing leadership by participating in submissions and policy development and provide advisory support and mentorship for Registered Nurses and the rest of the multi-disciplinary team.You will possess a registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand in the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice and hold a current practicing certificate, a Master's Degree, or equivalent (with NZ recognised prescribing).
A post-graduate qualification in palliative care and be able to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.We offer a friendly, values driven and professional working environment, with a strong focus on your wellness and your ongoing professional development.If you are excited by the prospect of contributing in a substantial way to the future model of care for Mary Potter Hospice we would love to talk with you.For further information please phone Alex Lavigne, Medical Director on 021 586 306.
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