Critical Care Registered Nurse – ICU/HDU, FT

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Critical Care Medicine unit. The role focuses on high‑level critical care, autonomous practice, and collaborative, patient‑centred care in a fast‑paced environment.

The position is permanent, full‑time, and involves 12‑hour rostered shifts within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Previous experience in acute care or critical care is desirable.
• Intensive care qualification desirable, but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• A high degree of self‑motivation, willingness, and self‑responsibility to continually improve and remain current with nursing skills and knowledge.
• High levels of professionalism with an enthusiastic, proactive, flexible approach.
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient‑centred care to critically ill or injured patients in ICU/HDU.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Maintain rapid clinical decision‑making and continuous monitoring.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and education.
• Support whānau with information and care planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Self-motivation

Professionalism

Flexibility

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Autonomy

Education

NZ Annual Practicing Certificate

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Critical Care Medicine unit. The role focuses on high‑level critical care, autonomous practice, and collaborative, patient‑centred care in a fast‑paced environment.

The position is permanent, full‑time, and involves 12‑hour rostered shifts within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes and professional growth.