Practice Nurse

Hono mai ki te waihanga i tētahi ao hauora ake mō tō tātou iwi

Join us in creating a healthier future for our people

Mō te whakahaere | About Us

Te Manu Toroa is a kaupapa Māori health provider delivering integrated, whānau‑centred services across the Western Bay of Plenty. Established in 1997, we support whānau to be healthy, confident and empowered through services including two GP Clinics,  Pēpi Ora / Well Child, Oral Health, Mental Health and Whānau‑Centred Services.

Guided by our indigenous Tūāpapa system of care, we work alongside whānau to deliver accessible, holistic and mana‑enhancing health services grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Practice Nurse to join our Clinic team in Tauranga Moana.

Mō te Tūranga – About the Role

As a vital member of our Clinics department, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that reflects the needs of our diverse community. This permanent position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of others.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive primary healthcare nursing services
• Assessing, planning, and implementing patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Providing clinical guidance and support to nursing colleagues
• Undertaking patient assessments, triage, wound care, vaccinations, wound care, chronic disease management and health promotion activities
• Building strong relationships with whānau and community providers to enhance health outcomes
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction
• Adhering to clinical governance standards and best practice guidelines.

Ko wai koe | About you

You are a Registered Nurse with experience delivering exceptional services in a clinic setting, and you are confident practising independently while contributing to improved health outcomes for Māori and our wider community, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential requirements:

• Registered Nurse with a current NZ Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least three years’ post registration experience in primary care, community health, emergency nursing or a related clinical setting.
• Current Vaccinator Authorisation (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• A commitment to improving Māori health outcomes and working within a Kaupapa Māori framework.
• Te Reo Māori competence or willingness to learn is highly desirable but not essential

You are committed to kaupapa Māori, whānau‑centred practice and work in ways that are mana‑enhancing and grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  

Tō mātou ūmanga | Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an environment where kaimahi feel supported, connected, and able to do their best work. This includes strong professional support from a multidisciplinary team, opportunities for growth, ongoing training, and a culture that values collective wellbeing alongside individual development.

Our approach is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for Māori, while ensuring all communities experience care that is respectful, inclusive and mana-enhancing.

He aha ai koe e hono mai ai | Why Join Us

You’ll join a supportive multidisciplinary team with access to ongoing training and opportunities to grow. We value connection, compassion and shared purpose, supporting your development alongside collective wellbeing.

Put your experience into meaningful mahi: improve outcomes for Māori and deliver respectful, inclusive, mana-enhancing care for all communities.

Apply Now

If this role speaks to you and the way you want to practise, apply online or visit www.temanutoroa.org.nz for more information. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.