Te Whare Hauora | Health Centre

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Casual (2 casual contracts available)
• Part-time hours (between the hours Monday – Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm)

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!

He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Practice Nurse? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

The Health Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Practice Nurse to join our dedicated clinical team. Our team of highly skilled, motivated professionals take care of the students and staff on the vibrant Ilam campus in an excellent, modern facility. The practice is RNZCGP Foundation Accredited, and the medical service is integrated with youth health and counselling. Our Centre is committed to providing quality innovative and holistic health care.

Mōu | Who You Are

To be successful, you will have a minimum of 3 years' experience as well as the following;

• current Annual Practicing Certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• evidence of current professional indemnity
• experience in the full range of General Practice services
• interest and experience in mental health and sexual health would be an advantage
• adult and youth health assessment and triage including experience in telephone triaging and assessment of acute needs
• authorised vaccinator
• excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• confidence with a wide variety of cultures and personalities
• proven experience using practice management software.

At UC we are supportive of nurses working to the extent of their scope of practice.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work with our dedicated team of nurses, general practitioners and support staff who contribute to the delivery of effective quality primary care to UC's students and staff in a challenging and rewarding environment. You will also work closely with student counselling and other student support teams.

We offer excellent working conditions where professional development opportunities are encouraged.

For more information about our team, please visit us at UC Health Centre

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

We offer a range of benefits, for more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc. (For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/)

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: this role will remain open until appointments are made.

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed shortly after.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

Please note, this is an onsite position.