Nurse Practitioner

Put your advanced clinical skills into practice. Enjoy the autonomy to lead, prescribe and shape better patient care.

• Advanced Clinical Practice + Independent Prescribing.
• Flexible Hours + On-site or Virtual Working Options.
• Four Taranaki Locations + An Enviable Coastal and Rural Lifestyle.

Fred Recruitment is proud to be partnering with Coastal Medical to connect an experienced Nurse Practitioner with an organisation that genuinely values its people, its communities and the care it provides.

A rewarding opportunity to practise at an advanced level

At Coastal Medical, you'll have the opportunity to use your advanced clinical knowledge, independent decision-making and prescribing skills to make a meaningful difference to patients and their communities.

Working both independently and alongside a wider multidisciplinary team, you'll assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of health needs, supporting patients through their care journey and helping them achieve better health outcomes.

Enjoy the flexibility of virtual practice, backed by a connected network of four Coastal Medical clinics. When patients need face-to-face care, you can refer them to a GP at any of the four locations, ensuring continuity and access to in-person support.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute beyond direct patient care, with involvement in clinical leadership, service development, quality improvement and supporting the ongoing development of the wider clinical team.

What you'll be doing

• Providing advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients within your scope of practice.
• Prescribing and managing medications in accordance with your area of practice.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic investigations and coordinating referrals where required.
• Managing complex presentations and making confident, evidence-based clinical decisions.
• Developing and supporting specialist services and clinics, such as wound management, pain management or chronic disease management.
• Providing clinical leadership, education and guidance to colleagues.
• Contributing to clinical quality, audits, screening and recall systems, protocols and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively to deliver culturally safe, patient-centred care and improve health equity.

A connected, multidisciplinary team

Coastal Medical brings together GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates, nurses, pharmacists, Emergency Care Practitioners and wider clinical and administrative support teams.

You'll be part of a collaborative environment where different clinical disciplines work together, share knowledge and support one another to deliver high-quality, integrated care.

You'll have the autonomy to practise independently, with clinical supervision available remotely or on site, alongside opportunities for professional collaboration and development.

What Coastal Medical offers

Coastal Medical offers a flexible and supportive working environment, with benefits including:

• NIB health insurance for eligible employees, including employer-funded base surgical cover.
• Birthday leave, long-service loyalty leave and staff discounts.
• Professional development funding, with support for relevant training and certification costs.
• Flexible working arrangements and genuine clinical autonomy.
• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Taranaki from elsewhere in New Zealand or overseas, including temporary accommodation and access to a company vehicle to help you settle in.

Four clinics, one connected team

Coastal Medical has four locations across Taranaki, each offering something a little different:

• Healthcare Hub, New Plymouth: A modern, well-equipped clinic close to the city, beaches, restaurants and amenities.
• Ōakura: A welcoming coastal community with beautiful beaches and an easy commute to New Plymouth.
• Ōpunakē: A relaxed coastal town offering a close-knit community, beautiful surroundings and a quieter pace of life.
• Stratford: A welcoming rural community, ideally positioned for exploring Taranaki Maunga and the great outdoors.

What we're looking for

• A Nurse Practitioner registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, holding a current practising certificate.
• Strong advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Confidence practising independently and prescribing within your scope of practice.
• Experience managing complex patient needs and coordinating care across different health professionals.
• A collaborative approach to clinical leadership, service development and continuous improvement.
• A genuine commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety and health equity.

Come for the career. Stay for the lifestyle.

Taranaki offers a wonderful balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle. With the mountain on your doorstep, beautiful beaches, coastal walks and welcoming communities, it's a place where you can enjoy a fulfilling career without compromising on the things that matter outside work.

As one Coastal Medical GP puts it:

“I get to do work that I love and still get to the beach after work.”

Interested in finding out more?

Coastal Medical has a Taranaki Lifestyle Guide and an International Staff Orientation Guide available for candidates interested in exploring the region and relocating. Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity or to request a copy of either guide.

Contact Suzie at Fred Recruitment to find out more.