Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse for Ophthalmology Outpatients in Hastings. The role involves clinical assessments, patient education, and supporting care planning in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while developing specialist ophthalmology knowledge and contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient centred approach to care.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence based practice.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes.
• Ophthalmology or outpatient experience or strong interest to develop ophthalmology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to ophthalmology outpatients.
• Undertake clinical assessments and support treatment and care planning.
• Deliver health education and contribute to patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient care.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Professional development

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Ophthalmology/outpatient interest

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Registered Nurse - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital Permanent, Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in Ophthalmology Outpatients, you will provide high quality nursing care to patients across a diverse range of ophthalmology services. Working closely with patients, whānau, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will undertake clinical assessments, support treatment and care planning, provide health education, and contribute to positive patient outcomes. This is a rewarding role that combines hands on clinical care with patient education and ongoing support. You will have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in ophthalmology while working in a dynamic outpatient environment focused on delivering safe, efficient, and patient centred care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Ophthalmology Outpatients Service provides specialist assessment, treatment, and follow up care for patients with a wide range of eye conditions. The team is committed to delivering high quality care while supporting patients to achieve the best possible outcomes for their vision and overall wellbeing. Based in Hastings, you will join a supportive and collaborative team of nurses, ophthalmologists, allied health professionals, and administration staff who work together to provide exceptional care for the Hawke's Bay community.

About you

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:

1. Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.


2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient centred approach to care.


3. Strong organisational and time management skills.


4. The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.


5. A commitment to continuous professional development and evidence based practice.


6. An understanding of, and commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes.


7. Previous ophthalmology or outpatient experience, or a strong interest in developing specialist ophthalmology knowledge.

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.