We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse who is ready to lead our small team in a new Nurse Managers role at Linden Surgery, while maintaining clinical practice.

Linden is a sister site to Tawa Medical Centre which provides a supportive collegial relationship for the staff of Linden Surgery. We’re a warm, supportive and friendly general practice that puts people first – our patients and our staff. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, high-quality care, inclusive environment.

The successful applicant needs to be a an excellent communicator who is able to lead and inspire the nursing team. You will be an effective role model by demonstrating a high level of clinical competence, autonomy and professionalism. You will be responsible for maintaining the nurse roster, promote training and educational opportunities while mentoring and coaching your small team.

You will to need to have a knowledge of current government strategies in polices, codes, guidelines and legislation relating to nursing, and health within the primary care setting. This includes some of, but not all of including cold chain compliance, health and safety, infection control principles, quality improvement, and cultural competency.

The successful applicant will have

• New Zealand residency

• RN with Nursing council of NZ, minimum of 5 years nursing experience in the primary health care setting.

• Holds current APC, CPR, Independent Vaccinators Certificate.

• Smear taker & Phlebotomy, Intravenous cannulation (desired practice)

• Advanced wound care knowledge, Chronic long term conditions monitoring

• Full job description on request.

• Application open until 31st December or until suitable applicant identified.