Nurse Practitioner for Rest Home visits

The Doctors Te Whare Hapara are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to look after the patients across 4 rest homes in Gisborne.

Each rest home has a 2 hour scheduled morning visit once a fortnight. An appropriate visiting day is decided between yourself and each rest home clinical nurse manager. There are times when you may need to visit outside of this scheduled visit, for example if you have an end-of-life patient, and completing death and cremation certificates as they arise. Then the rest of the work is done remotely.

• 8-10 hours per week
• Mix of Patient facing and remote paperwork and prescribing
• Flexible hours
• Surface Pro, printer/ scanner and phone provided

Green Cross Health is one of New Zealand's leading primary health care organisations. We are united by our values, which are caring for the community, looking after each other, working together and doing the right thing. With over 3,000 employees around New Zealand, we are committed to providing the best support, care and advice to our communities.

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner must excel in comprehensive patient care, performing autonomous assessments, diagnoses, treatments, screenings, and prescribing medications. Offering personalised advice requires a friendly, compassionate, and proactive approach. Leveraging prior knowledge and skills, you'll care for a diverse patient base across all age groups. You'll receive support from GPs, experienced nurses, administration, and the Medical Centre Manager as part of our collaborative team.

This is a contractor position working 8-10 hours per week.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• A current registration with the NZNC as a Nurse Practitioner and current APC is essential
• Your practice aligns with the principles of The Treaty of Waitangi.
• Prior experience in a medical centre is an advantage
• You practice aligns with the principles of The Treaty of Waitangi.
• An aim to improve healthcare access across the practice population
• An in-depth knowledge of and passion for primary health care
• Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical nursing practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to build strong rapport with team members.
• A physically fit person who is confident, friendly and approachable.

For a confidential conversation please contact Anna Drakeford on 0211510048 or [email protected] To apply online, click the Apply Now button.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.