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New Graduate Nurse, Experienced Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner Or Extended Care Paramedic – Rural Practice | Hokitika, West Coast
Location: Westland Medical Centre, Hokitika, NZ
Hours: 32–40 Hours per week | Extended Scope | Lifestyle Meets Purpose
  
Looking to escape the rat race without giving up your career?
We are looking for a capable, compassionate Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Extended Care Paramedic to join the dedicated team at Westland Medical Centre, in Hokitika, a coastal gem on New Zealand’s wild West Coast. This is your chance to work at the top of your scope, supported by standing orders, in a role that offers real impact and real lifestyle balance.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide a wide range of care from triage and chronic condition and injury management to preventative health
• Work independently under standing orders with support from GPs and Nurse Practitioners
• Participate in proactive community health and outreach initiatives
• Be part of a welcoming, collaborative rural practice where your input counts
• Experience genuine continuity of care in a close-knit community

Why Hokitika?

• Golden sunsets, wild beaches, ancient forests, and the Southern Alps on your doorstep
• No traffic, no stress; just a 5-minute commute (or bike ride!) to work
• A creative, active community with a strong local spirit and warm hospitality
• Affordable housing, great preschools and schools, and endless outdoor adventures from your backyard

What is Offer:

• Flexible work options:  32– 40 hours to suit your lifestyle or family
• Competitive pay and integration support if you're moving to the Coast
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to expand your clinical scope
• A team that genuinely supports one another
• The satisfaction of truly making a difference in a rural community

You’ll Bring:

• NZ Registered Nurse or Paramedic qualification with a current APC
• Confidence and competence in using standing orders and working autonomously
• A warm, community-minded approach to healthcare
• A love of fast-paced variety, challenge, and meaningful connection
• A sense of adventure and appreciation for rural life
• You are a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand

This is more than a job – it’s a lifestyle choice.
Come be part of a practice where your skills are valued, your work matters, and your weekends are unforgettable.

To Apply:
Send your CV and cover letter to Tania Jones at tania@productivepeople.co.nz on this link. Applications must close on Thursday 4th September 2025
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