Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Ophthalmology RN to provide patient care across a range of ophthalmic conditions and treatments at Wellington Hospital. The role supports nurse-led clinics, diagnostic clinics, and minor procedures.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team, work across sites as needed, and bring strong Te Tiriti o Waitangi capabilities and a willingness to become an intravitreal injector.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmology experience is required.
• Strong cultural competence including Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Registered Nurse with APC and readiness to inject intravitreally.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients across ophthalmic conditions and procedures.
• Support nurse-led clinics, diagnostic clinics, and minor procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver ophthalmic treatments.
• Assist and coordinate clinic flow across Wellington Hospital and other sites as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Te Tiriti o Waitangi competence

RN with APC

Intravitreal injector interest

Job description

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital orHutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, 0.5 FTE Rostered andRotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

This roleprovides care to patients across a range ophthalmic conditions, procedures andtreatments while supporting nurse-led clinics, diagnostic clinics, minorprocedures and clinicians in delivering specialised ophthalmic treatments.

About theTeam/Service Location

Our Ophthalmology service is based inWellington Hospital and is supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary teamcommitted to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. As an RN, you willwork alongside experienced nursing staff (RN, EN) & non nursing ie HealthCare Assistant, Eye Allied Health professionals (Optometrists and Orthoptists),and medical teams including Registrars, Fellows, and Ophthalmologists.

As a regional service, you may also berequired to work across other sites, including Kenepuru and Hutt Hospital.Supported by a dedicated administrative team, you will contribute tocoordinated patient care, clinic flow, and positive patient outcomes within asupportive and team-oriented environment.

About You

• Experience in Ophthalmology
• Strong cultural competence including application to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ability to work with people with acute & complex needs
• Keen to be a RN Intravitreal injector
• RN current APC

Working at HealthNew Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heartofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: NM402-26

Location:

North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central