Rural Nurse Specialist - Karamea, West Coast

Rural Nurse Specialist - Karamea, West Coast Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Buller County 9mo ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Permanent,Part Time working 20 hours per week Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a Rural Nurse Specialist (RNS), you will deliverholistic, culturally appropriate, and comprehensive care to a geographicallydefined population - including both residents and visitors to the Karameacommunity. This advanced nursing role spans general practice, district nursing,population health, emergency (PRIME) care, and palliative services. You will: Workautonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary team in rural clinics. Provideafter-hours care on a rostered on-call basis. Offercare that prioritises the needs of Māori as tangata whenua and supportsimproved equity in health outcomes. Respondto community health needs including home visits, well child checks, andsupport for local schools. Actas a clinical leader, mentor, and role model within the team. Key Responsibilities Deliveradvanced primary and community nursing care using evidence-based practice. Coordinatecare across providers and settings to ensure timely, patient-centredservice. Undertakehealth promotion activities, immunisations, and Tamariki Ora well childservices. Leador contribute to professional development, orientation, and clinicalquality initiatives. Provideculturally safe care in partnership with Māori Health teams and iwi. Respondto PRIME emergencies, including triage and stabilisation. What You'll Bring NZRegistered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate. Minimum5 years' experience, including in Emergency, Primary, and/or Communitysettings. PRIMEtraining completed or willingness to complete. IndependentVaccinator or willingness to attain certification. Endorsementor progression toward RN Prescribing. Experiencewith Indici. Knowledgeof relevant NZ health legislation, frameworks, and strategies (e.g. HeKorowai Oranga, NZ Health Strategy 2023). Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community . We welcome applications from ourdiverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of NewZealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, andaccessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandybeaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country.The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, whichprovide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Karamea is Northern toTe Tai o Poutini West Coast and has a population of more than 800 permanent residents. Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We havea way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things,listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. Weare passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - tobecome part of our team. What can we offer you Accommodation support Funded education opportunities, including PRIME Supportive team Remuneration as per the Health New Zealand and New ZealandNurses Organisation Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement A supportive, regionally integrated healthcare environmentthat fosters collaboration across the West Coast #J-18808-Ljbffr