Registered Nurse - Outpatients

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location:     Hutt Hospital

Contract:     Permanent, Full Time - Monday to Friday

Salary:         NZNO MECA Step Registered Nurse $75,773 - $106,739

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

• We have an exciting opportunity in our busy Outpatient Department for a Registered Nurse. We are looking for an experienced nurse to join the Ophthalmology Team 

We are looking for an experienced Ophthalmology Nurse who is able to apply their nursing knowledge and skills for direct care and to influence the care of other clinicians, with the role impacting on high quality clinical care and equitable health outcomes.

We have some exciting initiatives commencing in Ophthalmology, which includes nurse-led clinics, pre-assessment and assisting with the co-ordination of patients waiting for Ophthalmology surgery at Hutt Hospital. 

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to negotiate with key stakeholders in a busy and dynamic environment.

We are looking for an Registered Nurse who are looking for a long term commitment who are keen to develop their skills and knowledge

About the Team/Service/ Location 

Outpatients covers various specialities including; Gynaecology, Surgical, Medical, Pre-assessment, ENT, Eyes and Orthopaedics.  We have a happy supportive team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our people and their families. 

 We have some exciting times ahead of us in Outpatients, with new initiatives within the Department

About you 

As an excellent communicator, you will have a positive, enthusiastic, innovative and proactive approach that exudes confidence. You will be team focused and have an adaptable approach to your work.

 You will show sensitivity in different situations as you will be dealing with a wide range of people including members of the public and hospital staff. You will need to have an understanding of the Privacy Act. 

In order to be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Knowledge and experience in the New Zealand Health Care Setting 
• An ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple priorities
• Competence in using computers 
• An ability  to quickly learn new web based clinical applications as required for the role
• A passion for working in an Outpatient Setting 
• Excellent time management skills and communication skills
• Experience in working with a multi-disciplinary team
• A sensitive approach to individualising care
• Excellent cultural awareness and safety 
• Resilience in a very busy environment
• Ophthalmology Experience 

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/New Zealand. 

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. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 2nd April 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 advertisement.