Nurse Practitioner - Hospital in the Home
- Hospital in the Home | Auckland | 0.6 FTE
- Help shape the future of healthcare delivery in Aotearoa.
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.
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our innovative Hospital in the Home (HiTH) service. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver acute hospital-level care in patients’ homes, while contributing to the growth of virtual and community-based healthcare.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a ground-breaking model of care delivering hospital-level treatment at home
- Work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and supportive SMO colleagues
- Play a key role in shaping the future of virtual healthcare in Aotearoa
- Enjoy professional growth and leadership opportunities in an evolving service
- Experience a dynamic role where no two days are the same
About the Role
The Hospital in the Home (HiTH) service provides acute inpatient-equivalent care in the community, using skilled clinicians, advanced technology, and robust clinical governance to deliver safe, high-quality care.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:
- Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients receiving hospital-level care at home
- Work collaboratively with medical staff and a multidisciplinary team
- Support patients and their whānau to maintain autonomy and wellbeing while receiving acute care in their home environment
- Contribute to service development, innovation, and clinical leadership within the HiTH model
For more information about the role, please contact Sheri-Lyn Purdy, Nurse Director – Community & Long Term Condition at Sherilyn2@adhb.govt.nz or call 021 02285599
Our service is designed around what matters most to patients:
"I think it’s better because I will see my family around as well… I want the same care to come to me at home."
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- RGN; RGON; RPN; RCpN with or without BN or BHSC (Nursing)
- Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)
- Evidence of competence to practice within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
- A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in a specific area of practice
- A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
- Completion of an approved clinical Master’s degree
- A personal commitment to on-going learning and development
- Research skills including data analysis and critical appraisal skills and clinical audit.
- Knowledge of quality improvement processes and principles
- Excellent presentation and communication and skills
About the Service
The Hospital in the Home service delivers acute hospital care outside the traditional hospital setting.
You will join a supportive, experienced team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We provide a comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional support to ensure you feel confident and well supported in your role.
For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the Position Description.
What We Offer
- A unique and rewarding clinical environment delivering innovative care
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership
- A comprehensive senior nurse orientation programme
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) entitlement
- A collaborative and highly supportive multidisciplinary team
For more information on our staff benefits programme, please click here.
Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
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.
If you have any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Maylaine Cerna, Recruitment Consultant in maylaine.cerna@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
