Registered Nurse - Transit Services

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Wellington; On-site; NZD 22,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley is seeking a Transit Care nurse for a permanent part-time 0.4 FTE position based in Wellington Regional Hospital. The role involves coordinating acute clinical care for high‑risk patients across two DHB sites and off-site radiology, with autonomy to organise daily tasks and using the Smart Page system.

You will work with a supportive Transit Care team, maintain your competencies through ongoing education, and contribute to excellent

Qualifications

• Five years post graduate experience or more.
• NZ resident or citizen requirement.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate.
• NZRC Level 6 qualification.
• PDRP knowledge or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver acute clinical care to high‑risk patients across 2DHB sites and off-site radiology.
• Organise daily work with Smart Page booking in coordination with clinical areas and transit team.

Skills

Postgraduate experience

PDRP knowledge

Clinical autonomy

Education

Annual Practising Certificate

NZRC Level 6

Tools

Smart Page booking system

Job description

Location: Wellington Regional HospitalContract:Permanent Part Time 0.4 FTEHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team in the IOC on a permanent basis. As a Transit Care nurse you will be assessing and providing essential acute clinical care to high risk patients whilst attending them to various locations across the 2DHB sites, as well as off-site radiology.The Transit Care Team is a close group of skilled RN's, providing an essential service to the organisation. We build collegial relationships with many specialties across the 2DHB sites and the team is trusted and respected throughout all clinical areas for their input and support of patients wellbeing and health outcomes.This role provides you with the opportunity to work with a level of autonomy in organising your day, with the use of the Smart Page booking system in discussion with clinical areas, your team members, DNM's and the Transit ACNM. You will be supported with on-going educational opportunities through the PDRP to enhance your knowledge, keep up to date with evidence based practice and support you to promote acceptedstandards of practice within the organisation.Transit Care operates Monday to Friday 0800 - 1630 with an alternating 08.30 start time.

About you:

• Must have New Zealand Residency or Citizenship
• Must currently be in NewZealand
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of five years post graduate experience
• Proficient - Expert on the PDRP or working towards
• NZRC Level 6
• Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/NewZealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.