Practice Nurse - Uawa Community Health Clinic

Practice Nurse - Uawa Community Health Clinic Ngati Porou Oranga Hauora is seeking a dedicated and culturally sensitive Practice Nurse to join our team at the Uawa Community Health Centre . This is a permanent part‑time position where you will provide comprehensive primary health nursing services across the lifespan, including screening, assessment, education, and treatment. You will be part of a team committed to our vision: ‘Te Whakapūmau i te Mana Motuhake o Ngāti Porou mō ngā Uri Whakatipu’ — ensuring Ngāti Porou self‑determination and control over our destiny for future generations. Key Responsibilities Clinical Support: Assist with GP and Virtual GP consultations, provide telephone and face‑to‑face triage, and support Rural Health Nurses (RHNs) with home care and wound care. Immunisations: Actively provide and promote immunisations for whānau and the wider community. Preventative Health: Conduct cervical screening (HPV swabs/smears) and maintain vaccinator certification and cold chain management. Whānau Care: Deliver diabetes checks, chronic care management, and health promotion. Community Health: Collaborate with Public Health on community education, contact tracing, and communicable disease control. Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and manage recalls using Medtech Evolution. To be successful in this role, we are looking for a professional who embodies our values of Aroha (empathy), Manaaki (respect), and Tika/Pono (integrity). Qualifications Current Annual Practising Certificate . Strong clinical assessment skills and experience in primary care delivery. High level of cultural sensitivity and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi . Competency with Medtech Evolution . Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. Desirable Qualifications Experience working in Māori health settings and engagement with rural/remote communities. Certified Cervical Smear taker and Immunisation Vaccinator . Registered Nurse Prescriber or Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care. Knowledge of Whānau Ora models. #J-18808-Ljbffr