Registered Nurse - Preadmissions - Fixed Term

Marketplace; Hastings; Remote; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse in Preadmissions to prepare patients for surgery. You will perform comprehensive assessments, plan care and inform patients and whānau about their treatment journey.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high‑quality outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement within a supportive perioperative environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and an Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least three years of surgical ward or perioperative nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong time management, organisational and digital literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery by undertaking comprehensive nursing assessments and planning care.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to support patient safety and outcomes.
• Provide evidence-based education and support to patients and whānau before procedures.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Digital literacy

Education

Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand

Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Registered Nurse - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital*** **Fixed Term, Part - Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8FTE)*** **This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in preparing patients for surgery, using your clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes while working within a supportive and collaborative perioperative team.**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 in Preadmissions, you will play an important role in preparing patients for surgery by undertaking comprehensive nursing assessments, identifying health needs, planning care and ensuring patients are well informed before their procedure. You will provide evidence-based education and advice, helping patients and whānau make informed decisions and feel confident about their treatment journey.In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, support patient safety and contribute to high quality clinical outcomes. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional practice, support the learning of others and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.Please click **here** to view the position description**About the Team/Service/ Location**Our team of dedicated nurses and healthcare professionals within the Preadmissions service work together to ensure patients are clinically prepared for surgery and receive safe, effective and patient centred care. We are committed to delivering high quality services that support positive experiences and outcomes for patients and their whānau.Based in Hastings, you will join a supportive team that values collaboration, professional development and clinical excellence.For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE**About you**As a Registered Nurse, you will bring strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering safe and compassionate patient care.* Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.* At least three years of surgical ward or perioperative nursing experience.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.* Strong time management, organisational and digital literacy skills.* Commitment to professional development, quality improvement 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.**How to Apply**To apply please click **apply now**. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by **3rd November 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail] will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.