Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Wellington ED

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the Wellington Regional Hospital Emergency Department. You will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with acute conditions, working autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient flow and safety.

You will help manage the Rohē Kākāriki Green Zone, support the Clinical Nurse Specialist, and contribute to innovative care models and service development in

Qualifications

• Current Mātanga Tapuhi NP Annual Practising Certificate with relevant recent clinical experience.
• Mātanga Tapuhi NP registration with NCNZ and evidence of ongoing competence requirements.
• Nurse Practitioner experience in emergency nursing.
• Completion of Clinical Masters, including NP practicum (60 credits).
• Appropriate technical skills/certifications, including radiology endorsement, nursing practicum, point-of-care ultrasound credentials.
• Strong leadership and relational skills, with experience in mentoring, education, and service improvement.
• Commitment to high-quality, whānau-centred care.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients in the Emergency Department.
• Prescribe and administer medications within scope, in line with legislation and guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and care coordination.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Emergency nursing

Clinical leadership

Education and mentoring

Service improvement

Cultural safety

Education

Clinical Masters (NP practicum)

NCNZ registration

Postgraduate NP qualification

Tools

Radiology Endorsement

Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Nursing 784 Practicum

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the Wellington Regional Hospital Emergency Department. You will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with acute conditions, working autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient flow and safety.

You will help manage the Rohē Kākāriki Green Zone, support the Clinical Nurse Specialist, and contribute to innovative care models and service development in