Registered Nurse -Intensive Care Unit.

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Fixed term 7 – 8 month 0.6 FTE (two positions)

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

This role will be to cover current maternity leave

As the Registered Nurse, you will work directly with patients to provide assessment, care and other tasks as required using critical care knowledge.  Be able to provide an effective holistic approach which incorporates evidence based practise and excellence in nursing.

Service/Team/Location

We are an eight bedded unit with a multi-cultural team who provide care to both adults and paediatric patients, with a specialty focus on head and neck/burns patients.  It is a thriving and expanding unit which now provides the delivery of renal replacement therapy.  We provide excellent care to both intensive care and high dependency patients.  It is a supportive environment that encourages openness, honesty and inclusiveness and with opportunities for educational development.

About you

The unit will require someone who can provide holistic care and an understanding of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.  You will require at least three years HDU/ICU experience in adult care within a New Zealand setting .You will be able to integrate into a functional team and be able to contribute and care for patients independently after a four week orientation.  If you have had prior experience with paediatric care this would be advantageous but not a pre-requisite.

For this short fixed term contract it will require someone who is flexible and adaptable and will fit in with the team very quickly. 

• Three years experience within the New Zealand critical care setting
• Advanced clinical skills, including a current NZRC Core Advanced life support
• Able to collaborate with colleagues and other members of the team

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 now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 29th April 2025  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

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