Triage and Preadmissions Nurse

• Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
• Permanent, Part-time up to 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE available)
• Job Security & Growth Enjoy long-term career stability in an essential and ever-growing industry.

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

As a Registered Nurse in our Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In this role, you will work alongside the booking and pre-admission teams within the Gastroenterology Department to evaluate patient suitability for outsourcing and ensure timely, accurate triage prior to procedures, thereby reducing potential delays. This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same from pre-assessment and admission through to recovery and discharge, youll be supporting patients and their whānau through critical points in their healthcare journey.

You will be responsible for coordinating patient care, assisting with endoscopic procedures, monitoring patient safety, and ensuring that clinical standards are upheld. This is a fantastic opportunity to build specialist skills while contributing to a service that truly changes lives.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Unit is a close-knit, friendly team of experienced nurses, doctors, and technicians who are passionate about improving digestive health in the Hawkes Bay community. We value teamwork, communication, and a supportive culture where ongoing learning is encouraged.

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE

About you

As a Registered Nurse in our Gastroenterology & Endoscopy team, youll be a clinically competent practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced, procedural environment. You will bring a proactive, patient-centred approach and demonstrate the ability to deliver safe, effective care across all stages of endoscopic procedures. Youll be working in a highly specialised area, so attention to detail, excellent communication, and a strong team ethic are essential.

You will bring:

• A current Annual Practising Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• At least 2 years of recent clinical experience in acute care nursing experience in endoscopy, perioperative, medical/surgical, or gastroenterology nursing is highly desirable
• Proven ability to assist with endoscopic procedures (e.g. gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP) or a strong interest in developing these skills
• Excellent clinical judgement, IV competency, and familiarity with patient monitoring equipment
• Knowledge of infection prevention protocols and best practice standards related to invasive procedures
• Strong assessment and patient recovery skills, including the ability to identify and escalate deterioration promptly
• A flexible and adaptive working style with a strong focus on patient safety, documentation, and teamwork
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in quality improvement initiatives

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerrin Mae Bennett via email on

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