Nurse Practitioner - Otago Corrections Facility

About the role

We are looking for a motivatedNurse Practitionerto lead the way with this pivotal role. Reporting to the Health Centre Manager this role will be integral to providing comprehensive healthcare to those in our management at Otago Corrections Facility.
Ensuring a high standard of health care and nursing services is delivered, promoting best practice.
Recognised as an authority in primary health care practice, the Nurse Practitioner is a clinical expert and will provide expert nursing assessment and care delivery. This nurse led service is a wonderful opportunity for you to led and develop the healthcare of the people in our management.
In particular, you will:
Provide clinical leadership
Screen, assess, diagnose and prescribe
Manage medicine and prescribe
Provide emergency response
Plan care for acute and long-term conditions
Refer patients as required
Mou | About you
Are you a registered Nurses in the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice who has the following:
Sound knowledge and understanding of medical, legal and ethical responsibilities when providing healthcare and prescribing
High standard of cultural competency
Recognised as a nurse leader
Excellent team member with strong decision-making, facilitation and communication
Able to handle ambiguity and complexity
In return we will offer you the opportunity to demonstrate your nursing knowledge and real passion for health whilst being able to make a meaningful difference to people in our care who have previously had limited engagement with health care providers.
Corrections embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and celebrate the collective talent of all employees.
If successful, you'll join a high-performing health led team who are dedicated and committed to developing and embedding a Kaupapa Maori based model of care into the heart of health services delivery.
Applications close – Sunday, 16th May 2021