Rural Nurse Specialist | Karamea to Haast

• Coast Wide- Karamea to Haast
• Casual position

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Rural Nurse Specialist (RNS) delivers a holistic, culturally appropriate, and cost-effective nurse-led Primary Health Care Service to residents and non-residents within the West Coast area. This role supports the delivery of high-quality, equitable healthcare and operates across rural clinics, schools, and community settings.

The RNS is pivotal in providing advanced nursing care, leading healthcare initiatives, and enabling sustainable health service integration, while honouring cultural diversity and addressing health inequities.

Key Responsibilities

• Culturally Competent Care:

• Provide healthcare services that prioritize the needs of Māori as tangata whenua to achieve equity in health outcomes.
• Collaborate with local iwi and Māori health teams to develop strategies for improving health outcomes.

• Leadership and Collaboration:

• Role model professional behaviours and support team development.
• Partner with community stakeholders, educators, and interprofessional teams to address unmet health needs, especially in schools.

• Advanced Clinical Care:

• Deliver comprehensive assessments, diagnostic inquiries, planning, interventions, and evaluations.
• Provide emergency care adhering to P.R.I.M.E. protocols and manage chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative care services in the community.

• Health Promotion:

• Facilitate health education for children and families through Well Child/Tamariki Ora checks, school health clinics, and immunization programs.
• Engage in community-driven health promotion initiatives aligned with the Ottawa Charter and Treaty of Waitangi.

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