Internal Transit Nurse / Flight Nurse

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Hastings; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse Flight Nurse based in Hastings to deliver advanced nursing care during air and road transport across the region.

You will perform complex assessments, monitor patients closely for deterioration, and work with medical teams, aircrew and ambulance services to ensure safe and seamless transport.

Qualifications

• Registered with Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Annual Practising Certificate (APC) current
• Minimum 5 years post-registration nursing experience
• IV certification and CORE Advanced or equivalent
• Strong assessment and decision-making in high-pressure environments

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care during air and road patient transport
• Perform advanced clinical assessments and monitor for deterioration
• Collaborate with medical teams, aircrew and ambulance services
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the transport journey

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Emergency care experience

IV therapy

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

• This is a unique opportunity to combine advanced nursing practice with aeromedical and patient transport care, making a real difference to patients when they need it most.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse Flight Nurse, you will provide specialist nursing care to patients requiring air and road transport across the region. Working in a fast paced and dynamic environment, you will undertake advanced clinical assessments, deliver high quality patient care, monitor for clinical deterioration, and respond effectively in situations that require sound judgement and quick decision making. You will work closely with medical teams, aircrew, ambulance services and healthcare providers to ensure patients receive safe and seamless care throughout their journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who thrives in high acuity environments and enjoys the challenge of delivering care beyond the traditional hospital setting. Every shift brings variety, autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful difference while working with a highly skilled and supportive transport team.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Flight and Transport Service is based in Hastings and provides critical patient transport services across Hawke's Bay and beyond. We are a dedicated team of experienced clinicians committed to delivering safe, responsive and patient focused care while supporting the healthcare needs of our communities.

About you

As a Registered Nurse Flight Nurse, you will bring extensive acute care nursing experience, excellent clinical judgement and a passion for delivering high quality patient care.

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• A minimum of five years post registration nursing experience, including recent experience in emergency, critical care or high dependency nursing.
• IV certification and CORE Advanced or equivalent.
• Strong assessment, communication and decision making skills in high pressure environments.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams while managing competing priorities.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.