Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department - Casual

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

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hastings is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead advanced clinical care in the Emergency Department and Fast Track Clinic. You will work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose and manage acute illness and injury, and to discharge patients with appropriate plans.

You will support equitable health outcomes, lead clinical education, and contribute to ongoing clinical practice development within a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of NZ as a Nurse Practitioner.
• At least five years of acute and/or emergency nursing experience.
• Experience in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute illness and injury.
• Experience with wound care, suturing and fracture management.
• Strong clinical decision making and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical care for acute presentations in ED and Fast Track Clinic.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat conditions.
• Order and interpret investigations, determine treatment and discharge plans.
• Lead care delivery to optimise patient flow and access to care.
• Engage in education, quality improvement and equity initiatives.

Skills

NP registration NZ

Acute emergency nursing

Wound management

Suturing

Fracture management

Clinical decision making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

• Casual as and when required
• This is a fantastic opportunity to practise with a high level of autonomy in a fast paced emergency setting while helping shape the future of advanced nursing practice and improving access to care for the Hawke's Bay community.

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 Nurse Practitioner - Fast Track Clinic, Emergency Department, you will work both autonomously and collaboratively to deliver advanced clinical care for patients presenting with acute illness and injury. As the lead healthcare provider, you will undertake comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, request and interpret diagnostic investigations, and determine appropriate treatment and discharge plans.

This is an exciting opportunity to practise at the top of your scope while making a meaningful impact on patient flow and access to care within the Emergency Department. You will combine advanced clinical expertise with leadership, education, and quality improvement activities, while supporting equitable health outcomes and contributing to the ongoing development of emergency nursing practice.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Emergency Department at Hawke's Bay Hospital provides urgent and emergency care to a diverse population across the region. Our Fast Track Clinic focuses on the assessment and management of patients with acute but less complex presentations, helping to ensure safe, timely, and effective care.

Based in Hastings, you will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of nurses, Nurse Practitioners, doctors, and allied health professionals who are committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care while fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment.

About you

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Nurse Practitioner and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least five years of recent acute and/or emergency nursing experience across the lifespan.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with acute illness and injury.
• Experience in wound management, suturing, and fracture management.
• Strong clinical decision making, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes.
• A passion for clinical leadership, mentoring, and supporting the development of others.

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.