Registered Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit

North Island - Hawkes Bay; Hastings; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Acute Assessment Unit at Hawke's Bay. The role offers permanent, part-time work at 0.5 FTE (40 hours per fortnight) in Hastings, North Island.

You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, applying clinical judgement and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support patient flow and timely care.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council of NZ registration with a valid practising certificate.
• Strong clinical skills in a fast-paced acute environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Good time management and prioritisation of competing demands.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care to rapidly assess and treat patients.
• Use clinical judgement to assess, plan and deliver care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage patient flow and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic acute setting.
• Educate patients and whānau and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Nursing registration

Acute care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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Registered Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit

North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings, North Island

• Permanent, Part Time, 40hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE)
• A great opportunity to work at the front line of acute care, building your clinical skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

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 - Acute Assessment Unit, you will provide high - quality, patient-centred care to patients requiring rapid assessment and short-term treatment. Youll use your clinical judgement to assess, plan, and deliver care, working closely with patients and whānau in a dynamic acute setting.

This is a fast - paced and varied role where youll manage changing priorities, support patient flow, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and safe care. Youll also play a key role in patient education, ongoing assessment, and contributing to a positive team environment focused on delivering excellent outcomes.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Acute Assessment Unit at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital is a key service supporting urgent patient assessment, treatment, and flow through the hospital. Youll be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high - quality care.

About you

• As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:
• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration with a valid practising certificate
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work in a fast - paced acute environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Good time management and ability to prioritise competing demands
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive care

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.