Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Outpatient
• Permanent, Part-time 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Team-Oriented Environment – Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive and diverse workplace.

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 the Outpatients Department, you will play a key role in supporting a diverse range of specialist clinics, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care across various specialties. Your day may include pre- and post-procedure care, patient education, wound management, and assisting with minor procedures and diagnostic interventions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that offers variety and the chance to build relationships with both patients and clinicians. If you're looking for a role that combines clinical skill, patient interaction, and team collaboration, this is the perfect fit.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of skilled outpatient nurses is committed to delivering excellent care and ensuring a positive experience for every patient. We support multiple specialties and work closely with consultants, allied health, and administrative staff to provide seamless care across the service.

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 in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC
• At least 2 years’ post-registration experience, ideally in an outpatient, procedural or acute care setting
• Excellent assessment, communication, and organisational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across a range of clinical specialties
• A patient-focused approach with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care

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 McGarth 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.