Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Ophthalmology Department
• Permanent, Part-time 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE)
• Job Security & Growth – Enjoy long-term career stability in an essential and ever-growing industry.

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

As a Registered Nurse in our Ophthalmology Department, you will play a key role in delivering specialist eye care services to our community. You will be working across both outpatient clinics and the minor procedure setting, supporting ophthalmologists and other clinical staff to provide high-quality assessment, treatment, and care for patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions.

This role offers a great mix of autonomy and collaboration, with opportunities to grow your knowledge in a unique and rewarding specialty. You'll contribute to the smooth running of clinical services, ensuring patients receive timely and efficient care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Ophthalmology team is a close-knit, experienced group of nurses and clinicians who are passionate about improving eye health outcomes across Hawke’s Bay. Based at the Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, our service is known for its innovation, supportive culture, and commitment to delivering excellent care.

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

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:

• A current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate
• A minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience (ophthalmology or outpatient clinic experience advantageous but not essential)
• A keen interest in specialist eye health and the motivation to upskill in this area
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to providing equitable, culturally safe care aligned with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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 Catherine Mcgrath via email on Catherine.mcgrath@hbdhb.govt.nz

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