Registered Nurse - Hyperacute Stroke and Neurology Unit

• Registered Nurse - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• This opportunity allows you to work in a highly specialised, fast ‑ paced environment where early intervention and expert nursing care make a life ‑ changing difference. It’s ideal for nurses who enjoy high ‑ acuity care and want to build or strengthen experience in stroke and neurology.

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 seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Hyperacute Stroke & Neurology Unit.

You will provide safe, evidence ‑ based and patient‑centred nursing care to people presenting with acute stroke and complex neurological conditions. This includes comprehensive assessment, close neurological monitoring, care planning and evaluation, and responding promptly to changes in patient condition.

You’ll work closely with neurologists, stroke physicians, nurses and allied health teams to deliver timely interventions and support early recovery and rehabilitation. You will also provide education and support to patients and whānau, contribute to VRM, maintain accurate documentation (including TrendCare), and support students and new staff within the unit.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Hyperacute Stroke & Neurology Unit at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital is a specialist service delivering high ‑ acuity, evidence ‑ based stroke and neurological care. The team is collaborative, skilled and committed to excellence, equity and continuous improvement.

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About you

You are a confident, compassionate nurse who enjoys working in high ‑ acuity clinical environments. You will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong assessment, communication and clinical decision ‑ making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, time ‑ critical setting.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes.

Desired:

• A current PDRP portfolio (or willingness to complete within 12 months).
• At least 2 years’ clinical nursing experience.
• Interest or experience in stroke, neurology, or acute medical nursing.

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 apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 22nd May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Toni Mewburn । toni.mewburn@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.