Registered Nurse - Respiratory

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse – Respiratory. This part-time position (0.8 FTE, 64 hours per fortnight) focuses on delivering high-quality care to patients with respiratory conditions within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

You will perform clinical assessments, care planning, patient education and contribute to professional development while supporting safe, evidence-based practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid practising certificate.
• Experience in respiratory nursing or a strong interest to develop 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

• Clinical assessments, care planning, patient education, and ongoing evaluation of care.
• Support development of others and engage in continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver respiratory care.
• Promote safety, independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Respiratory nursing

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Council of New Zealand registration

Job description

Registered Nurse - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital

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 will 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 will 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 will be working alongside experienced nurses and multidisciplinary clinicians committed to delivering high - quality, patient - centred care.

About you

• 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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 23rd October 2026.