Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Service/ Department: Integrated Operations Centre
Contract: Permanent, 72 hours per fortnight
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role:
Are you a skilled and experienced nurse looking to make a real impact in clinical practice? We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Clinical Resource Nurse to join our team at Hastings Hospital.
In this pivotal role, you will provide after-hours clinical support to staff and patients, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. As a senior nurse, you will act as a role model, demonstrating leadership, autonomy, and expertise while fostering a culture of excellence in clinical practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing expert clinical support, supervision, and education to staff.
- Leading in emergency situations and responding to rapid response calls.
- Utilizing advanced assessment skills to anticipate and manage patient needs.
- Role-modelling high standards of care, teamwork, and professionalism.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
For a detailed overview of the position, please click here to review the full position description.
About the Team/Service/ Location:
Nestled in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region, Hastings Hospital is a cornerstone of health services for our vibrant community. You’ll join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing the best possible care for our patients.
Our hospital offers a supportive and inclusive environment, where professional development and innovation are encouraged. This is your chance to contribute to a culture of excellence while enjoying the lifestyle opportunities that Hawke’s Bay has to offer.
About you:
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Proven clinical expertise and leadership in nursing.
- Advanced assessment and decision-making skills.
- A strong commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and support others.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for Health New Zealand:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply:
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.