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NURSE PRACTITIONER Gore Health Centre Gore Health Ltd is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work in primary healthcare services at Gore Health Centre. This unique role offers the opportunity to provide continuity of care supporting patients and their whanau throughout the care journey. You will use advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and prescribing skills to deliver timely, safe and culturally appropriate care. Primary Care is a team sport and you will work both autonomously...

Clexane: new ERIS safety lock mechanism From September 2026, Clexane injections will change to the ERIS safety lock mechanism. Links to the suppliers’ guides for clinicians and consumers are available on the website. Clexane: new ERIS safety lock mechanism Mercaptopurine (Puri-Nethol) 50 mg tablet The supplier may run out of Puri-Nethol brand mercaptopurine 50 mg tablets at the end of September. A section 29A alternative has been listed from 10 September 2026. Mercaptopurine (Puri-Nethol) 50...

Sex, desire and function: Assessment, management and referral WEBINAR 22 September, 7.30pm. Jo Robertson on common sexual concerns presenting in primary care, the role of sex therapy, and when referral is indicated. Register here Epilepsy: Considerations for paediatric, and female patients WEBINAR 29 September, 7.30pm. Lynette Sadleir will cover Paediatric epilepsy, and Ian Rosemergy discusses epilepsy management in women. Register here ADHD insights from confirming diagnoses to...

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Looking for a role that combines professional satisfaction with an incredible lifestyle? At Taupō Health Centre, we are proud to provide high-quality, equitable healthcare to our community – and we would love you to join us. Our clinic is a busy General Practice with an on-site Urgent Care Clinic, caring for approximately for 11,000 enrolled patients, as well as providing care for casual patients. We also provide after-hours support on Saturdays and Public Holidays on a rostered basis in...

Medicinal cannabis products that meet the minimum quality standard The Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) set the minimum quality standard that medicinal cannabis products and ingredients must meet before they can be supplied in New Zealand. Importers, manufacturers, and suppliers must apply for assessment and provide evidence to the Medicinal Cannabis Agency to verify that their products meet the minimum quality standard. Aurora Saiph has been verified as...