Practice Nurse – Queenstown Clinic
At Te Kāika, we are passionate about delivering accessible, culturally responsive, and high-quality healthcare to our communities. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our Queenstown Clinic primary care team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a kaupapa-driven organisation focused on holistic wellbeing, equity, prevention, and whānau-centred care.
About the Role
The Practice Nurse provides primary care nursing support, patient interventions, and treatment within Te Kāika.
The core role of the Practice Nurse is to deliver preventative care through CLIC and PHO programmes including:
Cervical smears
Cardiovascular risk assessments
Diabetic reviews
Immunisations
Health promotion and education
Recall and screening programmes
Working as part of the general practice team, you will work within your scope of practice to provide patient-centred, culturally appropriate, and holistic care. You will work closely alongside GPs and the wider Te Kāika team to deliver an efficient, effective, and professional nursing service.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Professional Practice
Provide urgent triage, including stabilisation and resuscitation support where required
Assess patient presentations via phone and face-to-face consultations
Follow up patient test results and communicate appropriately with patients
Undertake clinical interventions, treatments, and health education
Assist with minor surgery procedures
Conduct health screenings and preventative health initiatives
Attend home visits where required
Maintain infection control standards and safe clinical practices
Ensure compliance with NZ health legislation, HDC Code of Rights, Privacy Act, and organisational policies
Work within nursing scope of practice and maintain professional accountability
Patient Care & Health Promotion
Deliver evidence-based nursing care and health education
Support chronic disease management and ongoing patient care
Deliver immunisation and sexual health services
Support national screening and recall programmes
Advocate for patients and support whānau-centred care
Collaborate with public health providers and community agencies
Promote equitable and culturally safe healthcare practices
Cultural Safety & Teamwork
Demonstrate understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in nursing practice
Deliver culturally appropriate and respectful care to diverse populations
Participate in Te Kāika cultural wānanga as required
Support and guide enrolled nurses and team members appropriately
Contribute positively to a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
Previous Practice Nursing experience is essential
Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
Experience within primary care or community health settings
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment
Commitment to culturally safe and equitable healthcare delivery
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
A current full NZ Driver Licence
Why Join Te Kāika?
At Te Kāika, we value our people and the communities we serve. We offer:
A supportive and collaborative team culture
Meaningful mahi that positively impacts whānau and community wellbeing
Professional development opportunities
A culturally grounded and values-driven workplace
Opportunities to contribute to innovative and community-focused models of care
General Expectations
The successful applicant will:
Demonstrate professionalism and accountability
Prioritise workload effectively and maintain high standards of work
Support a positive workplace culture
Follow all organisational policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements
Undertake all duties in good faith and in alignment with organisational values
Apply Now
If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, community-focused healthcare and want to make a genuine difference within our communities, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.