General Practitioner & Nurse Practitioner

About the role

We are seeking experienced General Practitioner and Nurse Practitioner – two roles to join our client in Christchurch full-time. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a community-focused primary healthcare setting, Christchurch. You will play a vital role in delivering quality clinical care to our diverse patient population, contributing to our mission of providing accessible and culturally appropriate healthcare services. This position offers flexibility and the chance to work collaboratively with a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes for our whānau.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general practice and acute care services to patients across all age groups and presentations
• Conduct thorough patient consultations, including history taking, examination, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Manage chronic disease conditions and provide ongoing preventative healthcare and health promotion advice
• Prescribe medications and investigations as clinically indicated, ensuring appropriate prescribing practices
• Undertake minor surgical procedures and wound management as appropriate to the role
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive medical records in compliance with professional standards and legal requirements
• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals and team members to deliver coordinated patient care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment that values cultural competency and patient-centred care

What we’re looking for

• Current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or Nursing Council of New Zealand (as applicable) with an unrestricted practicing certificate
• Substantial experience working as a General Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner in a primary healthcare setting
• Strong clinical knowledge and competence across a broad range of presentations and patient demographics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse patient populations
• Commitment to culturally safe practice and understanding of health inequities affecting Aotearoa New Zealand communities
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in clinical documentation and record-keeping
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining current clinical knowledge
• Experience or willingness to work with vulnerable and high-need populations is highly valued

Apply now

If you are an experienced General Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner interested in joining our committed team and making a positive difference in the community, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application including your CV, professional qualifications and contact details to Aroha Consulting. If you’d like to discuss the role or have questions, please email: kiya@arohaconsulting.co.nz.

About Aroha Consulting

Aroha in Māori means care and compassion. This has been the core of our recruitment philosophy since we started in this company in 2017!

We started with a vision to create a world where every child receives the love, care, and education they deserve.

Our vision has since evolved, we aim to share the same CARE principles to other industries like Education, Healthcare, Aged Care, Retail & Hospitality!