Registered Nurse - Respiratory

JobSpace; Hastings; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay is seeking a Registered Nurse - Respiratory to provide high-quality nursing care for patients with respiratory conditions within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct clinical assessments, participate in care planning, educate patients and whānau, and continuously evaluate outcomes to improve safety and wellbeing. This role offers a chance to grow expertise in a specialist area and contribute to equitable healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid practising certificate.
• Experience in respiratory nursing or a strong interest in developing in this area.
• Ability to deliver safe, evidence-based care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments, care planning, patient education, and evaluation of care.
• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with respiratory conditions.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and support professional development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to promote safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Respiratory nursing

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Communication & teamwork

Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments

Education

Registered Nurse (NZ)

Practising certificate

Job description

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Permanent, Part - Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

Join a supportive team where you can grow your respiratory nursing expertise while making a meaningful difference in patient care.

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 - Respiratory, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients and whānau, using your clinical knowledge to assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based care. You’ll work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with a range of respiratory conditions while promoting safety, independence, and wellbeing.

Your day to day will involve clinical assessments, care planning, patient education, and ongoing evaluation of care. You’ll also contribute to a positive team environment, support the development of others, and engage in continuous professional development. This is an opportunity to build your capability in a specialist area while contributing to improving patient outcomes.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Ward A1 team at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital provides specialist respiratory care within a supportive and team-focused environment. You’ll be working alongside experienced nurses and multidisciplinary clinicians committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE

About You

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid practising certificate
• Experience in respiratory nursing or a strong interest in developing in this area
• Ability to deliver safe, evidence-based care in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes

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.

We 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.