Nurse Practitioner

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for a rewarding role without shift work or weekend hours? Are you passionate about improving access to quality healthcare for whānau in South Taranaki? Would you like to work within a kaupapa Māori, whānau ora-focused healthcare service where your clinical leadership will make a real difference? About Us: Ngati Ruanui Tahua Limited is a whanau ora service provider in South Taranaki, offering a kaupapa Maori holistic approach to all people in our community. Our Healthcare GP Practices operate from two sites, Hawera and Patea. Our wider operations include kohanga reo, early childhood education, whanau ora and social services, along with other outreach clinical roles. We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Healthcare team. This role will be based at our Healthcare premises in Hawera, with the ability to work across our Medical Centre in Patea and wider community services as required. You will be joining a supportive and experienced clinical team, which currently includes two highly valued Nurse Practitioners who are an integral part of our model of care. This is a great opportunity to work alongside respected peers, contribute your own advanced clinical expertise and be part of a team where Nurse Practitioners are genuinely valued for the leadership, knowledge and positive impact they bring to patients and whanau. The Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced clinical expertise, leadership and support to enhance patient treatment, care planning and outcomes for patients and their whanau. The role will also provide consultation, case management, clinical leadership, education and mentorship to clinical colleagues, while supporting improved access and uptake of quality health services for Maori. Key responsibilities of this role include: Providing advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning for patients within scope of practice. Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests and explaining procedures, treatment and care options to patients and whanau. Managing your own caseload effectively, while working as part of an inter-disciplinary team to improve outcomes for patients and whanau. Providing clinical leadership, education, consultation and mentorship to Nursing and wider healthcare colleagues. Working alongside the Whanau Ora Navigator Team to provide clinical advice and support for patient cases. Supporting external contracted services, which may include Youth Services, School-Based Health Services, Drug and Alcohol Early Intervention, Hearing and Vision, Mama, Pepi, Tamariki, Walk-in Clinic Support and Smoking Cessation services. Contributing to practice improvement, quality case management, wellness planning and positive health outcomes for individuals and whanau. Demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity, and supporting care that reflects the whanau ora model. Applicants will have a strong background in advanced Clinical Nursing practice, with the ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a multi-disciplinary team. Minimum requirements of the role: Registered as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate. Ability to prescribe medication. A minimum of seven years’ recent clinical experience. Advanced clinical assessment and patient management skills. Strong knowledge of current Nursing issues, medico-legal and ethical responsibilities. Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and planning skills. Demonstrated clinical leadership and the ability to support and mentor others. Experience in community and/or whanau ora care would be an advantage. Ability to work with external agencies and link patients and whanau with appropriate community resources. Competitive remuneration will be offered, along with an annual bonus payment, Health Insurance and relocation support if required. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 31 July 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr