Nurse Practitioner

**Mō Tātou - About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty Palliative Care Service is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, and hard-working Nurse Practitioner to join the team. We have a permanent role for an NP who is committed to delivering evidence based Palliative Care and advice to support patients and other health professionals. The role is based in Tauranga and on occasions working in our Whakatāne hospital to support our Eastern Bay population.

The Hospital Palliative Care Service is a consultative service providing symptom management advice and support to several health professional including doctors and nurses, to ensure patients and their families receive the most appropriate care while in hospital by working closely with the teams responsible for their care. The Palliative Care team also provide support to patients and families while in the hospital.

**He korero mōu - About You**

You will need experience in palliative care, sound clinical assessment skills and nursing knowledge and be able to communicate with a vast number of health professionals as well as provide support to patients and their families. As there will be times you will be working autonomously, confidence in your assessments and recommendations to hospital doctors, nurses and other members of the MDT is expected while developing good ongoing relationships.

This is a challenging role but one that provides many rewards as you advocate and facilitate the best palliative care for patients and their families in an acute setting.

If you would like to extend your knowledge and skill in palliative care and be part of a team that works closely with patients, their families, and colleagues to ensure evidence based palliative care, then we would love to hear from you.

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- In-house professional development
- Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values**

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply