Empowering New Zealand Nurses for Excellence in Healthcare
Bicultural Structure
Membership includes belonging to a bicultural organisation focused on professional nursing issues and community health.
Insurance Coverage
Members receive up to $1 million indemnity insurance in New Zealand (not applicable for retired members). (Conditions apply).
Access to Publications
Members have access to the ‘Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand’ journal.
Influence and Networking
Members contribute to a significant influencer in health policy decision-making and join a dynamic network of professional nurses committed to high standards of practice.
6 August 2026
Nurse Practitioner - Queenstown
Nurse Practitioner - Queenstown Queenstown Medical Centre has been part of the local community for more than 50 years. We’re proud of the trusted relationships we’ve built, within our team, with our patients, and across our wider community. With three practices located in Queenstown, Frankton, and Jacks Point, we offer a full range of primary care services, with urgent care provided from our Queenstown site. The Role We’re looking for an experienced NP who’s passionate about delivering...
6 August 2026
Flexible NP opportunities in Auckland – The City of Sails (0.2FTE +)
We’re seeking Nurse Practitioners for contract roles across Auckland to provide weekly rounds to Aged Residential Care (ARC) facilities, delivering high-quality care to older patients with complex needs. Join us in Auckland, the City of Sails, where you’ll enjoy the autonomy of working in aged residential care, flexible contract opportunities, and the lifestyle benefits of a vibrant harbour city with beautiful beaches, diverse communities, and an outstanding work-life balance. You will...
5 August 2026
Six key messages about gout
These key messages, identified by Gout Action Aotearoa, a group of clinicians, researchers and organisations with a focus on improving the treatment and management of gout, are helpful when discussing gout with your patient and their whānau: Gout is not your fault. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. The uric acid forms crystals in your joints, causing painful gout attacks. 90% of the uric acid in your body is caused by your genes and kidneys, while only 10% is caused by food...
5 August 2026
Pharmac Notification
Pharmac has decided to widen access to four funded medicines for people with type 2 diabetes: empagliflozin, empagliflozin with metformin, liraglutide and dulaglutide, from 1 September 2026. The medicines are already funded. The new eligibility criteria will allow people with type 2 diabetes, whose blood sugar levels remain high despite treatment with other funded diabetes medicines, to access these treatments. This change applies to empagliflozin, empagliflozin with metformin, liraglutide...
5 August 2026
Widening of Access: rosuvastatin removal of Special Authority
From 1 October 2026, the statin rosuvastatin will no longer require a Special Authority for funded access. This means it will be open listed and may be prescribed as a funded medicine to any New Zealander where clinically appropriate. You can read the notification on the Pharmac website here Please share this information: Please share this information with your colleagues and within your networks. If you have any questions regarding this supply issue, please contact enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz....
5 August 2026
Pharmac Update: Primary Care Prescribers
Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 31 July 2026. It includes information on: New updates Resolved Supply Issues New updates: Coversyl tablets change of salt: Perindopril erbumine to Perindopril arginine Due to global alignment and to ensure continuity of supply, Coversyl containing perindopril erbumine will be replaced with Coversyl containing perindopril arginine. The new Perindopril arginine...
5 August 2026
Pharmac Updates
We are writing to inform you of several upcoming changes. Supply Issues: Tetracycline 250mg tablets Erythromycin (as lactobionate) inj 1g vial Testosterone undecanoate 40 mg capsules Discontinuations: Cardinol LA cap 160mg Asthalin nebuliser soln, salbutamol 1 mg/ ml, 2.5 ml ampoule Efavirenz tab 600 mg) 1.Supply Issue: Tetracycline 250mg tablets (Tetracycline Accord) There is a supply issue affecting tetracycline 250mg tablets (Tetracycline Accord). To ensure continuity of supply,...
5 August 2026
Outreach Nurse (Nāhi Toro Kāinga)
Join Auckland City Mission. Care that reaches beyond the clinic. Auckland City Mission is recruiting for two exciting nursing opportunities within Calder Health. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll support people experiencing homelessness, mental distress, addiction, and social disadvantage by delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care where it's needed most. If you're passionate about health equity, enjoy working autonomously while collaborating within a supportive...
5 August 2026
Mental Health Nurse (Nāhi Hauora ā-Hinengaro)
Join Auckland City Mission. Care that reaches beyond the clinic. Auckland City Mission is recruiting for two exciting nursing opportunities within Calder Health. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll support people experiencing homelessness, mental distress, addiction, and social disadvantage by delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care where it's needed most. If you're passionate about health equity, enjoy working autonomously while collaborating within a supportive...
5 August 2026
Continuing Professional DevelopmentPodcasts | Webinars | Gems | eLearning | MedCases
Long-term management of weight-loss pharmacotherapy WEBINAR 11 August, 7.30pm. Lara Courtenay will explore what long-term care looks like for patients using weight-loss pharmacotherapy beyond the initial treatment year. Register here Management of common infections WEBINAR 18 August, 7.30pm. Stephen Ritchie will outline key updates from the national antibiotic guidelines. Register here Smoking and vaping cessation: A pragmatic approach WEBINAR 25 August, 7.30pm. John McMenamin and Chris...
4 August 2026
Nurse Practitioner - Fully Remote Telehealth (New Zealand)
Tere Health is a new NZ-owned tele-emergent service built for people who can't easily reach a clinic - rural and remote communities, shift workers, and after-hours patients. We're looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team on a contract basis and provide autonomous, full-scope care to patients across New Zealand, from wherever you are. We work around your time, not the business's. Our real mission is access: reaching people who otherwise wouldn't be seen. You won't be ticking...
4 August 2026
National 0800 Clinical Support Line. Flexible Telehealth Opportunities for Nurse Practitioners
Your expertise. Greater flexibility. Nationwide impact - Support older New Zealanders from wherever you choose to work. Join our national 0800 24/7 Clinical Support Line providing clinical support to Aged Residential Care facilities across New Zealand. As part of our growing clinical support team, you’ll provide telephone-based clinical advice and support to facility nursing staff caring for residents across approximately 100 Aged Residential Care facilities nationwide - all without the...
30 July 2026
Nurse Practitioners
We have multiple permanent, part-time positions available. We operate 24/7 and the role will be rostered to cover any shifts within the operating hours. Ko tāuake mahi | What you will be doing This is an exciting opportunity for nurse practitioners to be part of the Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery team. The nurse practitioner role is part of the Advanced Nursing Practice Team and works to improve sustainable access to and standards of clinical care for people accessing acute level...
27 July 2026
Pharmac Update: Primary Care Prescribers | 24 July 2026
Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 24 July 2026. It includes information on: New updates Upcoming Discontinuations Resolved Supply Issues 24-07-2026 Pharmac Weekly Update to Prescribers in Primary Care New updates: Supply issue: oestradiol 100mcg patch (Estradot brand) Sandoz, the supplier has advised stock of the oestradiol 100mcg patches (Estradot brand) is very low and may run out. The...
23 July 2026
Flexible NP opportunities across New Zealand (0.2FTE and above)
We’re seeking NPs for contract roles across NZ to provide weekly rounds to Aged Residential Care (ARC) facilities, delivering high-quality care to older patients with complex needs. We currently have opportunities across Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Manawatu, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, Greater Wellington, Blenheim, Nelson and Christchurch. Immediate opportunity – Palmerston North (6-8 hours/week) We're particularly keen to hear from NP's based in Palmerston North or the...
22 July 2026
Don’t forget to refer to Alcoholics Anonymous
The evidence for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) compared with other interventions, such as CBT, is that it is more effective for increasing abstinence. The effectiveness of AA/Twelve Step Facilitation is supported by 27 studies involving 10,565 participants1. Compared with clinical interventions like CBT, manualised AA/TSF shows higher continuous abstinence at 12 months (RR 1.21) with effects sustained to 36 months. For percentage days abstinent, AA/TSF performs similarly at 12 months and better...
22 July 2026
Nurse Practitioner – Clevedon Village Medical Centre
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a background in general practice looking for a supportive, community-focused team? At Clevedon Village Medical Centre, we are committed to delivering high-quality primary healthcare to our growing rural and semi-rural community. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our team for 24–40 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate the right candidate. He angitūtanga: The Opportunity We are looking for a qualified and...
22 July 2026
Health Improvement and Innovation Digest - 23 July 2026
Issue 347 - 23 July 2026 Welcome to the fortnightly Health Improvement and Innovation Digest. The Digest has links to key evidence of interest, with access to new content arranged by topic. You can forward this newsletter to others who may be interested in receiving it. They can register and subscribe here. You can also access other recent issues of the digest here. The digest will be taking a short break and will miss the next issue. We look forward to returning with the next issue on the...
22 July 2026
New medicine supply notices
PediaSure strawberry 200ml bottle Due to an air freight delay, Abbott is out of stock of PediaSure liquid (strawberry), 200 ml bottle (Pharmacode: 2702762). More stock is due to arrive in New Zealand in mid-late July. > PediaSure strawberry 200 ml bottle: Supply issue Tamsulosin hydrochloride (Tamsulosin-Rex) cap 400 mcg Due to an upcoming supply issue, we're temporarily moving tamsulosin cap 400 mcg to monthly dispensing from 1 August 2026. This is to extend the available supply of...
20 July 2026
Nurse Practitioner (NP3+) – Contract (Minimum 6 Months) Hauora Health Centre | Nelson, New Zealand
3 Days per Week/0.6 FTE | $105 per Hour | Fixed-Term Contract Empowering Health. Caring for Community Hauora Health Centre is a progressive, patient-centred general practice committed to delivering high-quality, equitable healthcare to our diverse community. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP3+) to join our team on a minimum six-month contract, working three days per week. This is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner who enjoys autonomous clinical...
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