Registered Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit

JobSpace; Hastings; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Assessment Unit in Hawke's Bay. The role is permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE) at 40 hours per fortnight, with opportunities to develop rapid assessment and short-term care skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting.

You will assess, plan and deliver high-quality patient-centred care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to patient education and safe care delivery in a frontline acute environment.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration with a valid practising certificate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced acute environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care in rapid assessment and short-term treatment.
• Use clinical judgement to assess, plan, and deliver care.
• Support patient flow and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and safe care.
• Educate patients and whānau and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Nursing registration

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Cultural safety

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Registered Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit

Registered Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit

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. You’ll 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 you’ll manage changing priorities, support patient flow, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and safe care. You’ll 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. You’ll 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.