We are seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Nurse Prescriber to join our small but busy general practice team in Caversham, Dunedin.
Working to your full scope of practice, you will provide autonomous clinical care, diagnose and treat patients, prescribe medications, and deliver patient-centred, equity-focused primary care.
Our practice serves a diverse patient population, and we are passionate about providing accessible, culturally safe and high-quality care that puts our patients and their whānau at the centre of everything we do.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Prescriber who enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive, collaborative and close-knit team.
About the role
You will have the opportunity to work autonomously and make full use of your clinical skills and expertise, while collaborating closely with our GPs, nurse prescriber & practice nurse, as well as our HIP, Health Coach and Clinical Pharmacist.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and managing a wide range of health concerns.
• Diagnosing and treating patients within your scope of practice.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic investigations.
• Prescribing medications and developing appropriate treatment plans.
• Providing ongoing management and long-term care planning for patients with complex or chronic health needs.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with patients and their whānau.
• Delivering equitable, culturally safe and patient-centred primary care.
About us
We recognise the importance of supporting our clinicians to thrive professionally and personally. In return, we offer:
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary negotiable, reflecting your skills and experience.
• Strong peer support within a collaborative clinical team.
• Regular clinical review and opportunities for professional discussion.
• Professional development opportunities to support your ongoing growth.
• Study leave and CME support.
• Pro rata contribution towards registration and professional indemnity insurance costs.
• A well-resourced clinic to support high-quality clinical practice.
• A great team culture where collaboration, respect and patient wellbeing are valued.
About you
We are looking for someone who is confident in their clinical decision-making, enjoys autonomy and is passionate about primary care.
You will bring:
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealan
A Nurse Prescriber qualification
• A strong interest in primary care and a commitment to building lasting relationships with patients and their whānau.
• The ability and confidence to work independently, exercising sound clinical judgement within your scope of practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and approachable manner.
• A commitment to culturally safe, whānau-centred care and equitable health outcomes.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to contribute positively to our supportive team environment.
If you are looking for a role where you can practise autonomously, make a genuine difference in the lives of a diverse patient population, and be supported by a friendly and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.
Hours are fully flexible, and salary is open to negotiation.
We welcome a conversation about how this role could work for you.
To express your interest or find out more, please get in touch by emailing Sarah Millar-Coote, Practice Manager, at [email protected]