Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Part Time 0.7 FTE  and 12 month Fixed Term (minimum 07FTE) - Rostered and Rotating

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

We are looking for innovative, committed, forward thinking registered nurses to join the team in Intensive Care Services, Wellington Hospital.  Our service encompasses all specialties including cardio-thoracic, neurosurgery and paediatrics.  The staff nurse role will be for a permanent or fixed-term position covering 12hour rostered and rotating shifts and will either be full-time or part-time (minimum 0.7fte (28hrs per week).  The successful applicants will commence between June and November 2025.

We have a strong commitment to nursing education and excellence in patient care.  There are many opportunities to further your education and be part of a committed and innovative team.  The Service offers support on the Professional Development Recognition Programme and progress towards a Masters degree.  There is also the opportunity to train as a PAR Nurse (Patient At Risk) or as a Flight Nurse within the busiest flight retrieval service in New Zealand.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We are a multi disciplinary clinical team who provide tertiary critical care for a wide range of patients. These include patients who have had complex operations on their heart, brain, spine or bowel. We also care for patients with medical problems such as diseases of the nervous system, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver or blood vessels, and support people with infection, cancer, or after bone marrow transplants.  We also provide critical care to children who need it.

We are the regional major trauma unit, looking after people with serious injuries.

Our ICU staff provide several other services to help patients, their families and whānau before, during, and after they are in our care. These include aeromedical retrieval, ward support through the Patient At Risk (PAR) service and the Tracheostomy Review and Management Service (TRAMS), patient diaries, pet therapy, psychologists, and a bereavement group.

About you

A background in critical care is desired however, two years of ward care nursing experience is a minimum requirement. 

If you are keen to be part of a service that supports initiative, autonomy and excellence in nursing practice then we are interested in hearing from you.  There are a variety of contracts available including leave cover, permanent or fixed-term and full-time or part-time.

Duties

• General staff nurse duties Intensive Care
• Delivery of care to patients in adult and paediatric ICU

Skills & Experience

• Current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate 
• Previous hospital nursing experience
• Intensive care qualification desirable

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 12th May 2025 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.