Nurse Specialist - Hospital in the Home
- Permanent, full-time Senior Nursing role
- Join Te Toka Tumai, Auckland now!
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.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic Hospital in the Home (HITH) team. You will be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary service, working alongside experienced clinicians with strong SMO and Nurse Practitioner collegial support.
The Hospital in the Home service provides acute, hospital-equivalent care within a person’s own home or preferred non-hospital location. We deliver the same high standards of hospital-level treatment — including access to advanced technologies, equipment, and medication — while ensuring safety, quality, and patient-centred care remain at the forefront.
Our service empowers patients and their whānau by providing choice, dignity, and the ability to receive care aligned with their values, needs, and aspirations.
“I think it’s better because I will see my family around as well. [...]
Yeah. I’d really want that. I want the same care to come to me at home.”
In this role, you will play a key part in promoting effective and efficient acute flow, supporting patient transitions primarily between the Adult Emergency Department (AED) and Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) into HITH. You will work closely with a range of clinicians to facilitate, promote, and coordinate safe admissions from them Emergency Department/CDU, ensuring continuity of high-quality care outside the hospital setting.
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
About you
We are seeking a confident and experienced senior nurse who is passionate about providing acute care in the community and supporting patients to safely transition home.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Extensive acute care experience within a hospital or community setting
- Proven clinical assessment and decision-making skills in managing complex and unstable patients
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to equitable, whānau-centred care, and partnership with patients and their families
- Ability to work autonomously, with advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- A current New Zealand Nursing Council registration with a current Annual Practising Certificate
- A postgraduate qualification (or working towards one) in a relevant area of practice
Experience working in hospital avoidance, early supported discharge, or outreach programmes will be an advantage
What we can offer you
Joining the Hospital in the Home team means being part of an innovative model of care that is transforming how acute services are delivered. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians who are dedicated to improving patient experiences and outcomes by bringing hospital-level care into the community.
In return, we offer:
- A supportive, collaborative team environment with strong clinical leadership and peer support
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- The chance to contribute to a service that truly makes a difference in people’s lives
- Access to Auckland-wide staff benefits, including professional development funding, wellbeing initiatives, and a range of staff discounts
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 Joseph Ciao – Recruitment Consultant via joseph.ciao@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.