Registered Nurse – Fracture Clinic

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent part time – 0.8 – 0.9 FTE – two positions available

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 two Registered Nurses to join our dynamic and supportive Outpatient Department, with a focus on the Fracture and Orthopaedic Conditions. This is a fast-paced, patient-centred environment where you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care across the lifespan.

You will be:

• Providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients with orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Collaborate with orthopaedic specialists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Support patients through their treatment journey, including cast care, wound management, and post-operative education.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous quality improvement.

About the Team/Service Location 

In the Fracture Clinic, we are a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients across the lifespan. We work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, supporting both acute and elective outpatient needs. Guided by Health New Zealand – Hutt Valley values and clinical excellence, we strive to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients and their whānau. Together, we foster a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement. 

About you 

• Experienced Registered Nurse working in New Zealand Health Care setting
• Strong nursing knowledge base
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, valuing each member’s role in patient care.
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, whānau, and colleagues—especially in high-pressure situations.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and a commitment to equitable, culturally appropriate care
• Comfort with a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• A caring approach that supports patients and their whānau through injury and recovery
• Precision in documentation, assessment, and follow-up to ensure safe and effective care.
• Ability to think critically and respond to clinical challenges with sound judgment.
• Capacity to manage stress, support others, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Willingness to stay updated with best practices, new technologies, and evolving clinical guidelines.

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 14th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@tewahtuora.govt.nz

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