NURSE PRACTITIONER Permanent Position FTE 1.0
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Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki enei mahi - About this position
Nelson Tasman Hospice is part of the Whakatu and Te Tai o Aorere communities, providing specialist palliative care for people with life-limiting illness and their whānau. Our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care across our region.
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT) in a permanent, full-time role.
This position involves advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with palliative care needs, including prescribing, care planning, and participation in the on-call roster maybe required.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? - Who is an appropriate applicant?
Registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing
Council of New Zealand (NZNC), with prescribing authority
Recent experience in palliative care or a closely related field
A relevant Master’s degree (or equivalent postgraduate qualification)
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and prescribing skills
Sound knowledge of evidence-based practice, medico-legal, and ethical responsibilities
A full, clean driver’s licence
Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to culturally safe practice
Awareness of health inequities and a commitment to equity-focused care
A flexible, collaborative, and positiveapproach to workingwithin an IDT
Nga huanga o enei mahi - The benefit of this position
Be part of an organisation that values the maintenance essential knowledge and skills in specialist palliative care
Working within a highly skilled interdisciplinary clinical team
Work in our beautiful, purpose-built facility with free on-site parking.
Competitive remuneration
Support to undertake ongoing professional development
Clinical Supervision
Opportunity to be part of and make a difference in a criticaland growing part of New Zealand’s health sector
Me pehea ahau e tono ai? - How do I apply?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, check at the full role description and send your application to https://nth.prolorus.app/vacancies
Applications will remain open until the (31/05/2026).
We will commence interviews as suitable applications are received
