Emergency Department

**Location**:Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital
**Service/ Department**: Emergency Department

**Contract**: Part-time, 0.6 FTE (1 position available), Rostered-Rotating Shifts

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 for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our fast-paced and high-performing Emergency Department. This part-time (0.6 FTE) involves working across rostered rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, ensuring you gain experience in all aspects of emergency care. You will report directly to the Clinical Nurse Manager and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and support staff to provide high-quality care to patients in urgent need. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your clinical skills in emergency care while making a real difference in the lives of patients.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**:
Our Emergency Department is staffed by a dynamic and dedicated group of professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent care under pressure. The team thrives on the fast-paced environment and is committed to innovation and continuous improvement in clinical practice. We are a progressive unit that values collaboration, creativity, and the input of every team member. Together, we continually strive to find new ways to better serve the community and improve patient outcomes. If you’re looking for a supportive and forward-thinking team that values your contributions, this is the place for you.

**About you**:
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who brings a passion for emergency care, along with the following:

- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
- Experience in an emergency, acute care, or high-pressure environment is highly desirable.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to act quickly and decisively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing situations.
- A compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, with a commitment to quality and safety.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth _(mandatory)_

**Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

**Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**:
**How to Apply**:
If you are a registered nurse seeking a challenging yet rewarding role within a supportive and progressive team, we would love to hear from you. For more information, contact Abby Golden, Acting Clinical Nurse Manager, at (06) 878 8109.