Tapuhi | Practice Nurse

• Have you got broad experience in a primary health care setting ?
• Are you interested in working with a diverse student population?
• Do you have familiarity and competence using Primary Care Medical Records Software?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an experienced Tapuhi - Practice Nurse to join our team at Mauri Ora – Student Health and Counselling, on a part-time, permanent basis.

This is a clinical role, working with our awesome team of Nurses, GP's and Support staff to contribute to the delivery of effective quality primary care to Victoria University of Wellington students in a challenging and yet very rewarding environment.

You will also work closely with Student Counselling, Nurse Practitioners, Health Improvement Practitioners, the Health Coach and other Student Support teams.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Ideally, you will have the following:  

• Broad experience in a primary health care setting.  
• Experience in triaging and assessment of acute needs.  
• Experience in sexual health and contraception would be an advantage.  
• Empathy and interest in working with a diverse student population.  
• Experience and interest in working in Māori and Pasifika health an advantage.  
• A genuine interest in younger people's health care needs.  
• Familiarity and competence using Primary Care Medical Records Software.  
• Current Annual Practising Certificate from the Nursing Council of NZ.

This role requires safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.

Close date for vacancy: 22 June 2025. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Amanda Trueman ([email protected]).

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Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

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