Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner – Accident and Medical Urgent Care

About the role

A busy Accident and Medical Urgent Care Clinic at Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua is looking for an experienced Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner to join its team. The role is 0.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE and sits alongside two existing NPs who cover day and evening shifts across weekdays and weekends. The nurse practitioner provides urgent health care to the Porirua population and wider communities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of clinical presentations autonomously and in collaboration with other health professionals
• Provide direct patient care and treatment, and support through clinical advice and education
• Take part in ongoing education of the nursing team
• Contribute to clinical leadership, including auditing and policy development

Required profile

• Registered as a Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Experience and confidence in assessing and managing acute care presentations independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working effectively with all levels of staff
• Strong patient care focus and a passion for learning and developing others
• Knowledge of the NZ health system, including equity issues and professional leadership

The clinic serves the northern corridor of the Capital Coast catchment, sees around 36,000 patients a year and runs a 24/7 roster. Applications are made through the online careers portal; applications are reviewed as received.