Clinical Resource Nurse
4 days ago
- Waikato Hospital - Patients at Risk (PAR) Team
- Permanent role, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
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
Patients at Risk (PAR) Nurse is an enhanced senior nursing role, which focuses on patient safety and is an outreach of Critical Care. The foundation for their practice is prevention, early detection and early intervention for actual or potential deteriorating patients. It formalises a pathway via the Early Warning Score System utilised by Adult (EWS), Paediatric (PEWS) and Maternity (MEWS) care areas, providing a proactive care model of patient safety.
Click here to view the position description.
About the Service
The PAR team is a supportive team of senior nurses who will guide and share their skills with others. The work on a 24/7 rostered and rotating roster and cover the whole Waikato Campus. They also provide outreach support to the rural hospitals.
If you have excellent communication skills, are a team player and want a challenge, this could be the perfect position for you.
About you
A PAR nurse should have at least 5 years experience, preferably in Intensive Care and/or ED setting and should have experience caring for patients that may require airway management including ventilated patients, both adult and paediatric patients.
A PAR nurse needs to keep a cool head under pressure and be comfortable caring for deteriorating and complex patients. A PAR nurse needs to have good communication skills and an understanding of escalation processes in order to appropriately advocate for an unwell patient.
We can offer you
- Ongoing mentoring and support for professional development.
- Management and leadership educational opportunities.
- A supportive team, committed to delivering quality care to patients in all stages.
Required skills & experience to be considered for this role
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Designated Senior Nurse Experience, with proven leadership capability.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in advanced life support/ICU/ED.
- Demonstrated highly effective written and verbal communication.
- Quality Management and evidence of embedding this into clinical practice.
- People management experience performance management, conflict resolution and team building.
- Post graduate qualification or working towards one.
Working for 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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 17 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Komal Kaur at
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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