Registered Nurse - Acute Pain Service

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Perioperative Unit
• Fixed Term, 48 hour’s per fortnight (0.6 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 currently offering a fixed-term, part-time opportunity (0.6 FTE) for a Registered Nurse to join our Acute Pain Service (APS) within the Perioperative Unit.

As part of this team, you will deliver high-quality nursing care to surgical patients, focusing on pre- and post-operative pain management. The role spans from preparing patients mentally and physically for surgery to monitoring their post-operative recovery and pain levels.

You’ll work rostered and rotating shifts as part of a collaborative, high-performing team committed to excellent patient outcomes.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Perioperative Unit employs staff across six areas:

• Operating Theatres
• Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA)
• Pre-Admission
• Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
• Sterile Services
• Anaesthesia Unit

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team in the Acute Pain Service, working closely with expert clinicians who are passionate about providing top-quality care. We are proud of our team diversity and strong, supportive culture.

We provide:

• A robust orientation and support period
• Monthly protected departmental education sessions
• Professional supervision and mentoring
• Opportunities to broaden your clinical skills within an acute care setting

If you would like to be part of this patient journey, we’d love to hear from you!

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

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who brings:

• A current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with evidence of meeting continuing competence requirements
• Progress toward, or completion of, a portfolio assessed via an approved Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP)
• At least two years of clinical nursing experience – prior experience in perioperative care or pain management is advantageous
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment

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 Hayley Paewhenua via email on hayley.paewhenua@hbhdhb.govt.nz

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