Registered Nurse - Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit
- Registered Nurse - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
- Join our new SAPU unit and grow your career in a rewarding, patient - focused hospital environment.
- Join our team – we are looking to hire up to 30 Registered Nurses for our brand - new SAPU unit.
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 new Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit (SAPU), you will play a key role in providing high - quality, patient - centred care in a fast - paced, dynamic environment.
SAPU is a new 28 ‑ bed short‑stay surgical ward, including six dedicated assessment beds for acute surgical patients. The unit has been developed to support early surgical assessment, reduce delays to care, improve inpatient flow, and relieve pressure on Emergency Department and inpatient wards.
For more information on our new inpatient unit click here
You will assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand -new service from the ground up and help shape the culture and practices of the unit.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
Our SAPU team is a dedicated group of nursing and allied health professionals focused on providing timely surgical assessment, planning, and patient support. Located at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Hastings, the unit will be fully operational from August 2026 and is designed to improve patient flow and surgical outcomes.
For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
As a Registered Nurse in our new SAPU unit, you are passionate about delivering safe, high - quality, and patient -centred care. You are adaptable, proactive, and excited by the opportunity to help establish a new clinical service. You thrive in a fast - paced environment, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and are committed to continuous professional growth.
Key requirements:
- Current New Zealand Registered Nurse (RN) registration
- Experience in surgical, acute, or medical nursing, with strong clinical assessment skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage care for multiple patients safely and efficiently
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and contributing to a positive, supportive workplace culture
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 12th June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janine Kereama । Janine.Kereama@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.
