Registered Nurse - Virtual Care, Specialist Community Health Service

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; Hybride; NZD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the Northern Regional Virtual Care Team within the Hospital in the Home service in Auckland. The role offers 12-hour shifts to cover a 24/7 remote care model, with a hybrid work arrangement blending in-office and home-based responsibilities.

You will monitor remote patients using wearable Bluetooth technology and digital platforms, collaborating with SMOs, Nurse Practitioners, and allied staff to

Qualifications

• Registered with the NZ Nursing Council.
• 3–5 years of recent clinical experience in community, inpatient, or ED settings.
• Proficient/Expert PDRP.
• Postgraduate study in Nursing or working towards this.
• Recent experience providing virtual care.

Responsabilités

• Support 24/7 remote care with hospital avoidance focus.
• Monitor patients remotely using wearable Bluetooth technology and digital platforms.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the Northern region.

Connaissances

Strong communicator

Advanced clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Autonomous

Flexibility

Technology proficient

Formation

NZ Nursing Council registration

Proficient/Expert PDRP

Description du poste

Registered Nurse Virtual Care, Specialist Community Health ServiceOpportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties ManukauHealth NZ, Te Whatu Ora, has an exciting opportunity available for experienced nurses to join the Northern Regional Virtual Care Team within our Hospital in the ServicePermanent, Full-Time Role Available!

Our Organisation:Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

About the role

We are seeking experienced, dynamic registered nurses to join our Regional Virtual Care Team within the Hospital in the Home (HITH) service. These roles will support 24/7 service delivery focused on hospital avoidance and improved patient outcomes. You will gain experience of how to monitor remote patients using innovative wearable Bluetooth technology and associated digital platforms. You will work as part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team, including, SMOs, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health, Kai Maanaki and Healthcare Assistants working regionally across the Northern region. In this role you will be empowered to make decisions related to patient management and clinical escalation. You will need to demonstrate a high level of communication, clinical reasoning telehealth competency and professionalism.

The shifts are 12hrs, covering a 24-hour service, Monday Sunday, 365 days. The position offers a hybrid working environment that supports a blend of in-office and home-based working.

The role requires a range of skills including

• A strong communicator, as patient assessments will be completed via video or phone call.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills, including how to detect early signs of deterioration, knowledge and understanding of cardiac conditions including Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts alongside interpreting ECGs.
• The ability to apply critical thinking.
• Be able to work autonomously, adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility.
• Initiating and developing innovative approaches to problem solving.
• Be comfortable with technology

Essential requirements

• Registered with the NZ Nursing Council
• A minimum of 3-5 years recent clinical experience within the community &/or inpatient/ED settings
• Proficient/Expert PDRP

Desired skills

• Postgraduate study in Nursing or working towards this
• Recent experience providing virtual care

If youre passionate about innovative models of care, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to be part of a team transforming how healthcare is delivered across the region, wed love to hear from you.

Please apply online at https://info.health.nz/careers/explore-new-zealand/auckland/east-south-counties-manukau or for more information please contact Nancy in the recruitment centre at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 26th October 2026

Application Number: CMH202618132