Registered Nurse - Respiratory

• Registered Nurse । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Part-Time । 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Join a supportive, high‑performing team providing compassionate and skilled care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

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 Respiratory Service, you’ll provide safe, evidence‑based, patient‑centred care to people with a wide range of respiratory and medical conditions. You’ll complete comprehensive assessments, plan and evaluate nursing care, deliver clinical interventions, support patient education, and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning.

You’ll work closely with respiratory specialists, the wider medical team, allied health, and whānau to ensure coordinated and culturally responsive care. You will also support safe staffing through Variance Response Management (VRM), play an active role in supporting new staff and students, and contribute to service improvements across the ward.

This role offers variety, challenge and the opportunity to grow your confidence in managing complex, high‑acuity patients.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Medical/Respiratory Ward at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital cares for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia, bronchiectasis and other acute medical needs. The team is collaborative, supportive and committed to delivering high‑quality care in a learning‑focused environment.

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About you

You are a compassionate, skilled nurse with strong clinical and communication skills. You will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate.
• Excellent teamwork and time‑management skills.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• A respectful, patient‑centred approach to care.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equitable health outcomes.

Desired:

• A current PDRP portfolio.
• At least one year of experience in medical or respiratory nursing, or a strong interest in developing in this specialty.

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 3rd April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brooke Trousdell । Brooke.Trousdell@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.