Specialty Clinical Nurse, Patient at Risk Service

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent, Up to 1.0 FTE 

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• Be a part of leading best practice in acute care
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• A clear commitment to equitable outcomes 

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

The PAR role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who wants to grow their leadership, work autonomously, and be part of a supportive team driving innovation and excellence in patient safety. This advanced practice role focuses on identifying, assessing, and supporting patients at risk of acute deterioration, ensuring timely and coordinated care across the healthcare continuum. Working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, this position plays a crucial leadership role, promoting clinical excellence, mentoring nursing staff, and leading quality improvement initiatives. It's an ideal position for nurses who thrive in acute settings, are passionate about elevating patient care standards, and are driven by evidence-based practice and critical thinking.

Joining MidCentral means becoming part of a progressive health system that values leadership, continuous learning, and cultural competence. This role offers both professional challenge and meaningful impact, making it a fulfilling next step for senior nurses looking to shape best practice in the care of deteriorating patients while contributing to system-wide excellence.

As a nurse in the PAR team, you'll join a growing service that is evolving towards providing 24/7 hospital-wide coverage. This permanent position is up to 1.0FTE (to be negotiated), working rostered rotating shifts.

About the Team/Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

Essential Qualifications:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Minimum of seven years clinical experience + experience working in the acute care setting/critical care services (e.g. ED, ICU, CCU)
• Post graduate qualification or working towards this
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.
• Familiarity with early warning score systems and clinical escalation protocols.
• Experience in providing patient and whānau-centered care, with a strong equity and cultural safety focus.

Professional Skills Required:

• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and role-modelling capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise across disciplines and support staff education.
• Ability to teach, coach, and support nursing staff in real-time clinical situations.
• High level of initiative and autonomy in managing complex and evolving clinical situations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education.
• Confidence in using data to inform practice and drive improvement.

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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

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