Registered Nurse, Integrated Family Health Service

Registered Nurse, Integrated Family Health Service 0.6 FTE – 48 hours per fortnight New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate without any conditions on scope/practice Health 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our interprofessional Integrated Family Health Service (IFHS) team in Greymouth. This role focuses on providing holistic healthcare services to children, adults, and whānau, enhancing health outcomes in rural communities. Working within the primary care setting, you will align your efforts with Health NZ’s vision and values to deliver culturally competent, person‑centered care. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care Delivery: Provide high‑quality care in primary care settings for improved patient outcomes. Prioritize the needs of Māori as tangata whenua to achieve equitable health outcomes. Undertake comprehensive, culturally appropriate assessments and care planning. Utilize evidence‑based practices for holistic health management. Interprofessional Collaboration: Support the integration of acute, community, mental health, and primary care services. Collaborate with community stakeholders to address unmet healthcare needs. Promote wellness by empowering whānau through health literacy education. Embrace changes to health strategies and models of care with enthusiasm. Enhance personal professional development (e.g., Registered Nurse Prescribing, mental health training). Identify opportunities to streamline the client journey for equitable outcomes. Professional and Ethical Standards: Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards in decision‑making and conduct. Support a culturally safe environment and uphold the Treaty of Waitangi principles. Patient and Whānau Advocacy: Advocate for patients and address barriers to accessing health services. Provide education tailored to improve health literacy and empower clients/whānau. About the Team / Service / Location The Practice Nurse is a highly trained Registered Nurse and recognized member of the interprofessional IFHS team located in the Central Region (Greymouth). This role is responsible for providing a range of holistic services across the age continuum within the integrated primary‑care setting, enabling excellence in rural health outcomes in alignment with Health New Zealand – Te Tai o Poutini’s vision and values. About You New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate. Commitment to cultural competency training and application. Experience as a Practice Nurse, including long‑term condition management. Current certifications in immunization, cervical smears, and triage. Postgraduate qualifications in pathophysiology, pharmacology, or other relevant fields. Proficient in Indici and Microsoft Office Suite. Passionate about rural health and Māori health equity. Flexible, collaborative, and self‑motivated team player. Resilient under pressure with excellent critical thinking and communication skills. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you onboard. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses.’ 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr