Nurse practitioner, Mātanga tapuhi
Also known as
- Nursing officer, rural nurse specialist, clinical nurse practitioner, nurse specialist
Nurse practitioners provide general and specialist patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. They may advise patients about health care and prescribe medication.
Duration
2:26 mins
Your pay could be
$137K
Lower
$144K to $151K
Most common
$163K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Nurse practitioners
- usually work regular business hours but may be on call
- usually work in hospitals and health centres, and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be accurate, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- record patient medical histories
- develop medical treatment plans
- communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members
- analyse test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
- diagnose medical conditions
- treat medical emergencies
- prescribe medications
- treat chronic diseases or disorders
- prescribe treatments or therapies
- monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
Social
Investigative
Practical
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou need more than one qualification to become a nurse practitioner.
You need
- at least 4 years’ experience as a registered nurse in a specific area of practice
- a master's degree in nursing accredited by the Nursing Council
- to pass an assessment against the nurse practitioner competencies by a Nursing Council-approved panel
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Nursing Council of New Zealand
Te KauniheraTapuhi o Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 385 9589
registration@nursingcouncil.org.nz
https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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