Job Description

Charge Nurse – Palmerston North (City Doctors / White Cross)

Full Time | Permanent | Flexible Rostering | Attractive pay + penal rates above PHO MECA and opportunity for professional development

Join Tāmaki Health, Where Care Comes First!

At Tāmaki Health, we are more than healthcare providers—we are a community committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aotearoa. Our values of unity, care, accountability, and continuous improvement guide everything we do.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Charge Nurse to join our Palmerston North clinic, a busy and well-established urgent care and general practice environment known for its strong, nurse-led culture.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where you will influence patient outcomes, support a high-performing team, and further develop your leadership career.

Your Role:

As Charge Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership while remaining actively involved in patient care within a busy clinic operating 7 days a week (8am–8pm).

• Provide strong clinical leadership and day-to-day support to a responsive nursing team.
• Deliver hands-on care including triage, acute presentations, wound care, plastering, and immunisations.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and best practice.
• Support clinic operations including rostering and workflow coordination.
• Mentor and develop nurses across varying experience levels and scopes.
• Work collaboratively with General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurse Prescribers.

Requirements:

• Current NZNC Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Urgent care and/or general practice experience (essential).
• Proven leadership capability and ability to support a dynamic team.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Medtech experience (desirable).
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to health equity.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Why Choose Tāmaki Health?

At Tāmaki Health, you will work in an environment that values nursing leadership and supports your career growth.

A Strong, Nurse-Led Clinic
Work in a collaborative environment with a highly experienced nursing team.

Diverse Clinical Exposure
Busy urgent care and general practice setting with varied presentations.

Advanced Nursing Team
Work alongside Nurse Practitioners and multiple Nurse Prescribers, including community, primary, and specialty prescribers.

Flexible Working
Flexible rostering with up to 80 hours per fortnight.

Professional Development
Ongoing training, development opportunities, and career progression pathways.

Rewarding Package
Attractive pay rates plus penal rates.

About Us – Palmerston North Clinic

In Palmerston North, Tāmaki Health operates through White Cross and City Doctors networks, offering both urgent care and general practice services under one roof.

City Doctors is a well-established nurse-led clinic, providing care to enrolled and walk-in patients, with additional support through the Bettr telehealth platform for online consultations.

This is a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking clinic, where teamwork, flexibility, and high-quality care are at the heart of what we do.

Join Us

If you are ready to step into a rewarding leadership role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a team that is shaping the future of primary and urgent care in New Zealand.

Tāmaki Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable healthcare outcomes.