Preadmission Nurse – Surgery Prep (Part-Time, 0.8 FTE)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay is seeking a Registered Nurse in Preadmissions at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital. The fixed-term, part-time role (0.8 FTE) focuses on preparing patients for surgery through assessments, education and coordinated care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient safety and positive outcomes. We value culturally responsive care and ongoing professional development within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge and compassionate patient care.
• Excellent communication with patients, whānau and the team.
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for preadmission patients.
• Plan and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide education to patients and whānau about procedures and care pathways.
• Support learning, quality improvement and safety initiatives within the service.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Nursing registration

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay is seeking a Registered Nurse in Preadmissions at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital. The fixed-term, part-time role (0.8 FTE) focuses on preparing patients for surgery through assessments, education and coordinated care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient safety and positive outcomes. We value culturally responsive care and ongoing professional development within a supportive healthcare environment.