Registered Nurse - Variance Response Management Nurse
Registered Nurse – Variance Response Management Nurse New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent 0.75 FTE
This is a dynamic role for an experienced Registered Nurse who is flexible, works well as a team and has a large range of clinical skills as well as an understanding of Variance Response.
Working as a part of the Integrated Operations Centre the VRM nursing team support all areas of the hospital.
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
5 twelve-hour shifts per fortnight
Shift times are 0645-1915 and 1845-0715
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About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team of Variance Response Management RNs respond to care capacity alerts throughout the hospital working with the RN and EN team to complete tasks and work through the VRM response required. VRM RNs are a part of the wider IOC team, so take direction from the Duty Nurse Managers during the time there are no alerts.
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About you
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent communication, problem solving and assessment skills
- Minimum 3 years acute clinical experience in a NZ hospital setting
- Able to work as a part of a team and navigate challenging situations
- Ability to work in a complex changing environment and be able to manage multiple competing priorities
- Motivation and self-direction
- Current competent PDRP portfolio, or higher
- Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate
Are you a qualified Nurse who is able to practise in New Zealand who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?
Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
We would love to hear from you! - Join us!
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 Wednesday 14 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole Sim – Nicole.Sim@tdhb.org.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.