Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department, Waitakere Hospital

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner for the Waitakere Hospital Emergency Department in Auckland, NZ. You will work at a senior level, delivering advanced autonomous care to adult patients within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

The role is permanent part-time across two positions (0.88 FTE and 0.75 FTE), offering opportunities for leadership, service development and quality improvement in a fast-paced ED environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Nurse Practitioner approved and endorsed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Minimum of 5 years acute nursing experience, including Emergency Department experience.
• Master's degree in nursing, including prescribing practicum.
• Calm, adaptable approach with can-do attitude and commitment to service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced autonomous care to adult patients in the Emergency Department.
• Contribute to clinical leadership, service development and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely, and patient-centred care.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Emergency nursing

Leadership

Service improvement

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in nursing (including prescribing practicum)

Job description

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

Practice at a senior level within a busy Emergency Department.

• Deliver advanced, autonomous care to adult patients.
• Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to continuous improvement.
• Permanent, part time role (1 x 0.88 FTE and 1 x 0.75 FTE).

About the Team / Service / Location

This role is based at Waitakere Hospital. In this advanced practice role, you will provide high quality, patient-centred healthcare services to adult patients presenting to the Emergency Department, exercising a high level of clinical autonomy while working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team. You will utilise advanced nursing knowledge and clinical expertise to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a range of acute conditions. Practising at a senior level, you will contribute to clinical leadership, service development, and continuous quality improvement, supporting safe, effective, and timely care in a fast-paced emergency environment.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Emergency Department at Waitakere Hospital is a high-performing, multidisciplinary service providing acute care to a diverse community. The team is committed to excellence, innovation, and ongoing improvement in emergency care delivery.

About You

• Registration as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Nurse Practitioner as approved and endorsed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• A minimum of 5 years acute nursing experience, including contemporary Emergency Department experience.
• A master's degree in nursing, including a prescribing practicum.
• A calm, adaptable approach with a strong can‑do attitude and commitment to service improvement.

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.