Welcome to NEST: WeCare's investment in the future of nursing
NEST is WeCare’s new graduate and transition-to-practice program - built for the future of primary care in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is not your standard new graduate role. We are truly passionate about nursing - care is at the heart of what we do - giving nurses real autonomy, leadership opportunities, and the ability to work at the top of their scope.
NEST is a structured 12-month program designed to provide the support, mentorship and clinical excellence to support your transition confidently from student to primary care nurse.
Why this matters:
WeCare is one of Canterbury's fastest-growing primary care providers, caring for tens of thousands of patients across Selwyn and Christchurch. Our mission is to make healthcare more accessible - especially for those who struggle to get GP appointments, afford care, or navigate the system. By training our nurses through NEST, we:
- Reduce wait times
- Improve access
- Keep people out of the ED
- Deliver care where and when it's needed
We're redesigning primary healthcare in Aotearoa - and you can be a part of it.
Dedicated Mentorship
Direct access to our Senior Clinical Nurse Educators
Collaborative Environment
Immerse yourself in meaningful work as part of a collaborative care team
Innovative Learning
Learn to practice within a revolutionary, modern clinic model.
Empowered Transition
A safe, structured environment to build your confidence and clinical skills.
When you join NEST you get:
- Fully supported first year of nursing practice
- Dedicated preceptors, mentors & nurse educators
- Weekly education sessions + external study days
- Regular 1:1 supervision
- Real learning, real responsibility - at the right pace
Support that sets you up to succeed.
What you'll learn
- Nurse-delivered CareNow clinics for common conditions — work to the top of your scope, sharpen your assessment skills, and grow into an exceptional clinician
- MedDirect consultations
- Vaccinations, venepuncture, infusions & medication administration
- Acute care support within a collaborative team
- Work alongside Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Prescribers, GPs, and nurse educators
You’ll build confidence fast - with support every step of the way
Why WeCare?
Nurse autonomy
You’ll be trusted, trained, and supported to work at the top of your scope.
A New Model of Primary Care
WeCare doesn’t follow the traditional GP model. We deliver care through innovative, nurse-led clinics, digital consultations, and collaborative care teams - designed around patients, not systems.
Designed for new graduate nurses
Our NEST program is designed by senior nurses specifically for new nurses. It’s a structured, supported programme designed around how new nurses actually learn.
Tech-enabled & future-ready
Work in a tech-enabled environment that supports efficient, accessible care - including digital consultations and streamlined systems.
Real career pathways
WeCare is growing fast — opening doors into: • Education • Leadership & management • Nurse prescribing, Nurse Practitioner pathways
Values that show up
WeCare lives its values: • Empowerment – you’re trusted to grow • Collaboration – you’re never alone • Growth – your development is a priority