Specialty Clinical Nurse - Research (ICU)

• Located in Tauranga, a lively coastal city offering lifestyle balance and natural surroundings
• Permanent part-time opportunity - 0.5FTE / 20 hours per week
• Come join our vibrant, tight-knit team and play a vital role in delivering excellent care to our community every day

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

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic ICU team based at Tauranga Hospital.

In this role, you will be crucial to executing, monitoring, and evaluating various clinical trials and research protocols. You will act as a primary point of contact for trial participants, ensuring their safety, tracking medical data, and upholding strict compliance with international research ethics.

Some of the key tasks will include:

• Liaising with patients, staff and other relevant parties
• Assessing patient criteria for inclusion in research, which may involve an on-call component via phone
• Providing education and support to staff regarding the specifics of on-going projects
• Maintaining trial data requirements including coordinating patient tests and appointments

• Research data processing, reporting adverse events

   

   

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About the Team/Service/Location

You will be embedded within Tauranga Hospital’s Intensive Care & High Dependency Unit (ICU/HDU). Following a recent $21 million state-of-the-art expansion, our critical care floor has grown to a 16-bed dedicated unit. The ICU research team works at the absolute forefront of acute medicine, facilitating vital clinical trials and investigator-led research that directly changes outcomes for critically ill patients. This is a collaborative, high-performing, and supportive environment where clinical excellence meets robust scientific inquiry.

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About You

We are looking for a systematic, self-motivated nurse with an analytical eye for detail and strong communication skills. 

What you will bring:

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Recent clinical experience within an Intensive Care (ICU), High Dependency (HDU), or acute high-dependency environment is essential
• Prior exposure to clinical trials or familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines is highly advantageous, though full guidance and training will be supported. Postgraduate studies in research methods are highly desirable
• A strong commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to support equity and culturally responsive care for patients and whānau within critical care
• Availability to assist with occasional out-of-hours phone support or protocol reviews as dictated by active trials

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal by Tuesday 10 November 2026.  If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy TAU3067 and contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.