Job Description

Registered Nurse – Casual Employee

About Riccarton Clinic:

Riccarton Clinic is a busy combined General Practice and Urgent Care clinic located at Church Corner, Upper Riccarton. Open every day of the year from 8.00am to 8.00pm, our team of 110+ health professionals en-sures that the healthcare needs of many are met. This is a wonderful opportunity to be pivotal in this dynamic organisation that offers superior service and high-quality clinical care.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Casual Registered Nurse to join our incredible Urgent Care team. The successful candidate will share our commitment to exceeding patient expectations by delivering high-quality, timely, and compassionate urgent care services. This casual position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work across a range of shifts, including weekends and rostered evening shifts until 8.30pm, depending on the needs of the clinic.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on your clinical experience and work within a supportive and experienced Urgent Care team. Riccarton Clinic provides training to support you in competently working within our Urgent Care environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Patient Triage: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate urgent care patient

Urgent Care: Perform procedures like plastering, suturing, asthma treatment, wound care, and more

Collaboration: Work closely with our clinical and admin teams to ensure seamless patient care

Team Support: Contribute to the smooth running of the clinic and support your colleagues to provide safe and effective patient care.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual who has exceptional attention to detail and a passion to be a team player. Ideally, you are an experienced Registered Nurse who will be able deliver outstanding care to our patients and has the following:

• Current NZNC APC (Annual Practicing Certificate)
• Proven experience working in Urgent Care (primary care or hospital setting)
• Experience with Medtech Evolution or Medtech 32 (desirable)
• Although three years post-graduate experience is ideal, it is not essential. What is essential is being a committed team player with a passion for top class patient care.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Cultural competency and understanding of Tikanga Māori, Kawa Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Legal rights to work in New Zealand

What we offer:

• A fantastic and supportive team.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Comprehensive on-boarding and training programmes provided in a supportive environment.
• Terms and conditions are as per the current primary care MECA.

To apply:

If you are passionate about health care and think you may like to join our team and have a career with Riccarton Clinic, then we would be thrilled to hear from you! Click the Apply button to submit your CV and cover letter via Seek.