Primary Care Nurse Lead
RWR Health JobAdder ·www.rwrhealth.com
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This is an opportunity to step into a Charge Nurse / Nurse Lead role in a Palmerston North Primary Care Clinic, where you'll be hands on clinically while also shaping how care is delivered, how teams perform and how services evolve.
The Job
This is a 0.8 FTE position blending clinical leadership with operational influence. You'll be working both on the floor and behind the scenes, supporting a busy, community focused clinic delivering both urgent care and general practice services.
You'll be the go to for your team - leading from the front, coaching, guiding and ensuring the highest standards of care.
What You'll Be Doing
What's In It For You
You'll be stepping into a clinic that sits at the heart of its community. The pace will keep you engaged, the team will value your leadership and the scope will allow you to grow.
If you've been waiting for a role where you can lead, influence and still stay clinical - this is it.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat. Phone Jeanette Rendle, Agency Director ph 027 705 7079 or email: jeanetter@rwrhealth.co.nz
The Job
This is a 0.8 FTE position blending clinical leadership with operational influence. You'll be working both on the floor and behind the scenes, supporting a busy, community focused clinic delivering both urgent care and general practice services.
You'll be the go to for your team - leading from the front, coaching, guiding and ensuring the highest standards of care.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and supporting a team of nurses in a fast paced environment
- Delivering hands on clinical care (triage, treatment room, urgent care support)
- Driving clinical excellence and consistency across the service
- Coaching and mentoring nurses to lift capability and confidence
- Supporting rostering, workflow and daily operations
- Contributing to education, funding utilisation and service improvement
- Registered Nurse with 7+ years' experience
- 2-3 years in a leadership or senior nursing role
- Authorised Vaccinator + Cervical Smear Taker (ideal)
- Strong background in New Zealand general practice / primary care
- Confident clinically and comfortable making decisions
- Natural leader - approachable, proactive and solutions-focused
- Experience with Medtech 32 or Evolution (preferred)
What's In It For You
- $55.82 - $61.68 per hour (increasing to $57.49 - $63.53 from July 2026)
- A role where you can influence how care is delivered
- Strong, supportive multidisciplinary team
- Variety - no two days look the same
- Real opportunity to step up and be recognised as a clinical leader
You'll be stepping into a clinic that sits at the heart of its community. The pace will keep you engaged, the team will value your leadership and the scope will allow you to grow.
If you've been waiting for a role where you can lead, influence and still stay clinical - this is it.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat. Phone Jeanette Rendle, Agency Director ph 027 705 7079 or email: jeanetter@rwrhealth.co.nz
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Primary Care Nurse Lead role?
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Where is the Primary Care Nurse Lead job located?
The Primary Care Nurse Lead role with RWR Health JobAdder is based in Palmerston North, NZ.
What does the Primary Care Nurse Lead role pay?
RWR Health JobAdder lists the Primary Care Nurse Lead role at NZD 56–62 per hour.
Is the Primary Care Nurse Lead role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at RWR Health JobAdder.
What experience level is the Primary Care Nurse Lead role?
The Primary Care Nurse Lead position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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