About the role
The Practice Nurse provides primary care nursing support, patient interventions and treatment within the Medical Centre. As part of the general practice team you will work within your scope of practice and be responsible for providing patient-centred, culturally appropriate, and individual holistic care to patients. You will enjoy a varied role supporting planned and acute care, helping patients manage long-term conditions, providing preventative care and health education, and undertaking nursing assessments and treatments within your scope of practice.
Key responsibilities
Urgent triage including resuscitation, stabilisation and assisting with assessment as necessary
Assessment of the urgency and severity of presenting problems through history taking and examination before referral to the appropriate GP
Follow-up of patient test results and communication with patients where appropriate
Undertaking treatment options and carrying out appropriate clinical interventions and procedures, including counselling, advising and providing information
Health screening and delivery of immunisation programmes
Acting as a chaperone as required
Providing ongoing well-health education and advice to improve health and prevent disease
About you
New Zealand Registered Nurse registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate
Strong clinical assessment, communication and teamwork skills
A compassionate, patient-centred approach
The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment
Clinical experience in primary care
The legal right to work in New Zealand
Current vaccinator authorisation and cervical screening competency would be an advantage
About us
Greenwood Health is a GP-owned rural general practice and urgent care provider, caring for the Motueka community and surrounding areas. As a teaching practice, we value learning, teamwork and compassionate, high-quality care. Our nurses work alongside GPs, nurse practitioners, healthcare assistants and the wider practice team, supporting patients across all ages and stages of life. Greenwood Health is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi and the overarching objectives of the New Zealand health and disability strategies.
Benefits
A friendly, experienced and supportive team
Varied and rewarding work in rural general practice
Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
Competitive pay rates
The opportunity to build relationships with patients and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community
Casual nursing opportunities
We are also seeking experienced primary care Registered Nurses to join our casual nursing pool, providing cover for staff leave and additional support when needed.
If you are interested in casual work with a welcoming rural healthcare team, we would love to hear from you. Please include your relevant experience and availability when applying.