Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department

Location: Hutt Hospital Emergency Department

Contract: Permanent Part time  0.8 FTE 

Salary: As per the NZNO HNZ Collective Agreement- Grade 6 when appointed as Nurse Practitioner (NP) with registration as NP in NZ) or Grade 3 if appointed to NP Candidate role in a NP Candidacy 

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 a Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner (NP) Emergency position with a NP Candidacy position option to support registration for this area of practice.  The advanced nursing role who works independently and collaboratively with the wider Emergency Department (ED) team at the Hutt Hospital with contact with other services and providers. This hospital based role improves access to services and requires a flexible approach to work, to provide consultation, direct care and treatment enabling episodes of care management in collaboration, as well as support through clinical advice and education. 

Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioners combine advanced nursing knowledge and skills with diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic knowledge to provide patient-centred healthcare services including the diagnosis and management of health consumers with common and complex health conditions. The advanced practice role is integral to the provision and ongoing development of high-quality service provision - that promotes optimal experience and equitable outcomes for patients and their whānau. 

About our team

Our service supports open, honest, communication and dynamic professional development of all teams. We pride ourselves on providing a high focus on staff education and have a strong research culture across our services.

We are a level 6 Emergency Service committed to providing acute and emergent care to patients and their families/whanau within a multidisciplinary team. We aim to deliver high quality and safe care at all times.

About you

We are looking for a recognised advanced practice nurse that has a passion for ongoing learning and development with the ability to share, support and develop the practice of others. The successful applicant will have a proven advanced emergency nursing expertise.  You will also be highly organised with exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills and able to demonstrate a high degree of self-awareness and reflection. Additional knowledge, attributes and experience ideal for this position include: 

• Experience in emergency nursing (Minimum 3-4 years) or related practice area 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NZ health system, the District environment, systems and processes
• Knowledge of the trends and emerging issues for the nursing profession.
• Has experience in leadership, management and coaching and mentoring approaches.
• Experience and credibility within the healthcare team as a professional resource in the team
• Proficiency in advanced nursing procedures
• Exceptional attention to detail and time management
• Is a strong team player that has excellent communication and works collaboratively with other

You will need Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ). Or if applying for Nurse Practitioner Candidacy opportunity. 

We are looking for a recognised advanced practice nurse that has a passion for ongoing learning and the ability to adapt to work effectively with different learning experiences. You will need:

• Experience in emergency nursing (minimum 3 years) or related practice area 
• Registered Nurse (RN) and a current practising certificate with no restrictions from the NCNZ
• Expert level on the PDRP or Senior Expert pathway with at least three- four years relevant expertise and working at an advanced RN practice level 
• A Clinical Masters or the postgraduate courses to meet the requirements to undertake the 2026 national Nurse Practitioner Training Programme (NPTP). 
• Complete the 2026 NPTP successfully to enable application for Nurse Practitioner registration by December 2026 or early 2027. 

We offer a well-developed Nurse Practitioner Candidacy Programme.  Professional and clinical support for NP Candidates that includes peer support, professional supervision, clinical supervision and practice development opportunities.  Note: If appointed to the role and a current employee at Capital Coast and Hutt Valley Health NZ - the Candidacy period will be a secondment. 

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 8th May2025, If you have any questions about the role, please contact Charlotte.Gibson@huttvalleydhb.org.nz

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