Inter-hospital Road Transport Registered Nurse Wairau Permanent New Position

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Registered Nurse Inter-Hospital Road Transport: 
• Permanent 5 x 0.2FTE 
• Wairau Hospital Location
• Education support

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

Are you an experienced RN with a can-do attitude and the flexibility to adapt to a changing and dynamic clinical environment on a daily basis? If so,Registered Nurse Inter-Hospital Road Transport role could be the ideal next step for you!

You are a critical part of managing Patient Flow in and out of the hospital, safely assessing and caring for patients who need to travel for appropriate treatment and care by road. Transfers between Wairau and Nelson, Wairau and Care facilities. You work closely with Duty Manager team, Wards, and Inter hospital Patient Transfer Co Ordinator.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. 

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.

About you

• Be a senior RN or working toward senior level PDRP.
• Have current FTE in an acute area.
• Have an ongoing commitment to professional development. 
• Be a confident practitioner with well-developed patient assessment skills & knowledge in an acute care setting.
• Be adaptable and flexibility in a dynamic rapidly changing work environment. 
• Demonstrate willingness to work closely with our stakeholders and represent Health NZ l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough in a positive manner.
• Be an exceptional communicator with the ability to quickly connect and build rapport with patients. 

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 26.04.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Jayne Rolfe CNM Patient Flow and Inter Hospital Transport on Jayne.Rolfe@nmdhb.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.