Registered Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Acute Assessment Unit
• Permanent, Part-time 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Acute Assessment Unit on a permanent basis. This is a fast-paced and dynamic clinical area where no two days are the same. You’ll be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients requiring urgent assessment, stabilisation, and treatment, often in the early stages of acute illness or injury. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a busy environment, has strong critical thinking skills, and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital provides an essential gateway for patients needing rapid assessment and short-term treatment. You’ll be joining a collaborative team of skilled clinicians committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Located in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, our hospital serves a diverse community and offers a modern, well-equipped facility with a strong culture of teamwork, learning, and innovation.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You are a passionate and clinically skilled Registered Nurse who brings both professionalism and compassion to your practice. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and have the ability to think critically, prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure. With a strong patient-centered approach, you ensure each person in your care is treated with dignity, respect, and empathy.

You will have:

• A current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Relevant clinical experience in an acute or emergency setting (AAU, ED, ICU, or similar environments is advantageous)
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to respond effectively in unpredictable or rapidly changing situations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice
• An understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes for Māori

You may be an experienced nurse seeking a new challenge or someone early in your career with a keen interest in acute assessment and rapid response environments. Either way, we welcome your enthusiasm, curiosity, and willingness to grow within a supportive team.

Working at 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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 Ellen Ryder via email on ellen.ryder@hbdhb.gvt.nz

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