More than 280 graduate nurses have already registered on a new national platform designed to support recruitment into primary and community care, highlighting strong interest from nurses ready to begin their careers.
The workforce hubs working together nationally have launched Primary and Community Connect (PC Connect), a dedicated platform that helps connect employers with graduate nurses interested in building careers across New Zealand's primary and community-based health sector.
Developed to strengthen the future workforce, PC Connect gives graduate nurses an easy way into the range of careers available in primary and community care. That could mean a first job in general practice, Tamariki Ora, urgent care, rural health, aged care, or with a Māori or Pacific health provider.
For employers, PC Connect offers access to graduate nurse profiles matched to their location, preferred working hours and organisation type, helping identify candidates who are likely to be a strong fit for both the role and the community they serve.
Building a sustainable workforce
As workforce pressures continue across the health sector, initiatives that support early-career nurses to explore opportunities in primary and community care will play an important role in building a sustainable workforce and ensuring communities can continue to access high-quality care close to home.
Employers feedback has been that PC Connect is easy to work with and supportive, with some nurses starting new roles within four weeks.
Get connected
Whether you're recruiting now or planning for future workforce needs, PC Connect offers a practical way to connect with graduate nurses interested in a career in primary and community care.
Find out more at pcgradconnect.co.nz.