Nurse Team Lead/Nurse Manager - The Doctors Drury
The Doctors Medical Centres is New Zealand’s largest network of GPs and primary healthcare providers, serving over 400,000 Kiwis with more than 65 medical centres nationwide.
About Us
The Doctors Drury is a general medical family practice providing primary healthcare to Drury, Karaka, Papakura, and surrounding communities since 1985. Our team includes 6 GPs, 6 nurses, 6 reception staff, a Health Improvement Practitioner, and a Health Coach. We offer sociable daytime hours with no after-hours or weekend work.
About the Role
We are seeking a registered nurse to lead the nursing team at The Doctors Drury, focusing on clinical excellence and innovative approaches in primary care. This permanent position involves 32 hours per week across 4 days (Monday–Friday).
- Lead a diverse nursing team (Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Practice Care Assistants) to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient patient care.
- Manage recruitment, daily operations, and collaboration with centre leadership to develop care models that improve health outcomes and medical centre efficiency.
- Balance administrative duties with clinical responsibilities.
Requirements
- Current New Zealand practicing certificate and CPR certificate.
- General practice nursing experience (essential).
- General practice nursing management experience (desirable).
- Leadership and management aspirations.
- Alignment with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
- Clinical experience and passion for primary care nursing.
- Proven quality improvement experience.
- Postgraduate qualification (highly desirable).
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Advanced computer skills, including Medtech Evolution experience.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth.
- Supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Access to training and professional development programs.
- Various discounts at retail and service providers, including discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
Pay
Competitive pay.
Schedule
32 hours per week across 4 days (Monday–Friday), with no after-hours or weekend work.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.