Registered Nurse - Outpatient Department

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Registered Nurse, Permanent, Part Time 0.8 FTE Rostered and Rotating

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 a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive Outpatient Department team, with a focus on fracture and orthopaedic conditions. This is a fast paced, patient centred environment where you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care across the lifespan. 

About the Team 

Our Fracture Clinic team is a dedicated, multidisciplinary group committed to delivering high quality, compassionate care to patients of all ages. 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 achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and their whānau. 

You will bring:

• Experience as a Registered Nurse within the New Zealand healthcare setting.
• A strong nursing knowledge base and commitment to clinical excellence.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, valuing each member’s contribution to patient care.
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, whānau, and colleagues, including in high pressure situations.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and a commitment to equitable, culturally appropriate care.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• A caring, supportive approach to patients and their whānau throughout injury and recovery.
• Precision in documentation, assessment, and follow up to ensure safe and effective care.
• Critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgment.
• The ability to manage stress, support others, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• A willingness to stay current with best practice, 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. 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 advertisement.

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