Are you a nurse who loves to ski or hike and enjoys the great outdoors? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our collaborative rural team.

 

Ruapehu Health Ltd is based in the rural township of Raetihi and situated in the Whanganui region. We are located on the doorstep of the National Park and the Central Plateau – an area abundant with outdoor sports and recreational activities: www.discoverwhanganui.nz and www.mtruapehu.com

We are looking for Registered Nurses who match our values and vision to improve the wellbeing and lives of our enrolled population, with a particular focus on addressing health inequalities from Māori, Pacific Island peoples, and low-income populations.

 

To be successful you will need to:

• Be a registered Comprehensive Nurse with a current practicing certificate

• Have a minimum of two years post registration, with clinical experience in primary health

• Be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team, but also independently when required

• Have excellent time management skills for a busy practice

• Be customer and community focused, culturally responsive and an innovative practitioner

Benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements, excluding weekends

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth

• Supportive and dynamic team environment

• Scope for input into role development
   

Essential criteria:

• Current New Zealand practicing certificate

• Demonstrated computer literacy

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Current immunisation and smear takers certificate, or willingness to obtain

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development

 

We invite applications from new graduate nurses, registered nurses, community and nurse prescribers, as well as those interested in or currently on their nurse practitioner pathway. We are also looking for registered Nurse Practitioners – please refer to our other advert.

 

Your resume, a covering letter, and completed application form should be submitted.