Join Our Team as a Nurse Practitioner at Riccarton Clinic!
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner ready for an exciting new challenge?
Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills truly make a difference in patient care?
Riccarton Clinic is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and team-oriented Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated healthcare team. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding care and committed to patient wellbeing, we want to hear from you!
About Riccarton ClinicLocated at Church Corner, Upper Riccarton, our clinic is a vibrant combined General Practice and Urgent Care facility. Open every day from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, we have over 110 health professionals working together to meet the healthcare needs of our community.
Join us and become an integral part of a dynamic organisation committed to delivering superior clinical care and exceptional patient service.
The RoleAs a Nurse Practitioner at Riccarton Clinic, you will:
- Play a vital role in day-to-day clinic operations, reporting directly to the Medical Director
- Ensure accurate triage and provide excellent patient care
- Work 4 days a week on a rotating shift pattern, totaling 32 hours per week
- Be part of a permanent position with opportunities for professional growth
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with complex needs
- Prescribe and review medications according to evidence-based practice and protocols
- Advise patients on medication use, side effects, and interactions
- Promote health strategies that encourage healthy lifestyles and self-care
- Manage urgent care cases that require special expertise (e.g., X-rays, complex wounds, fracture management)
- Coordinate patient follow-up with their own GP when appropriate
- Current Nurse Practitioner registration or passed Nursing Council evaluation for Nurse Practitioner status
- Advanced experience in acute nursing
- Experience in General Practice and Urgent Care nursing is preferred
- Current Indemnity Insurance
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of ACC and PHC frameworks
- Familiarity with MedTech 32, MedTech Evolution, or similar PMS systems is an advantage
- Commitment to health equity and cultural competency, with an understanding of Māori tikanga, kawa, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Be part of a caring, patient-focused team
- Work in a busy, well-equipped clinic with a supportive leadership team
- Enjoy a structured, permanent role with predictable shifts and good work-life balance
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth
If this sounds like the right fit for you, click the Apply button to complete your application through our career portal.
Please note: Only candidates with legal working rights in New Zealand will be considered.
