Nurse Practitioner - Hospital in the Home
Hospital in the Home | Auckland | up to 0.8 FTE
Help shape the future of healthcare delivery in Aotearoa.
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.
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our innovative Hospital in the Home (HiTH) service. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver acute hospital-level care in patients homes, while contributing to the growth of virtual and community-based healthcare.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a ground-breaking model of care delivering hospital-level treatment at homeWork with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and supportive SMO colleagues
Play a key role in shaping the future of virtual healthcare in Aotearoa
Enjoy professional growth and leadership opportunities in an evolving service
Experience a dynamic role where no two days are the same
About the Role
The Hospital in the Home (HiTH) service provides acute inpatient-equivalent care in the community, using skilled clinicians, advanced technology, and robust clinical governance to deliver safe, high-quality care.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:
Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients receiving hospital-level care at homeWork collaboratively with medical staff and a multidisciplinary team
Support patients and their whanau to maintain autonomy and wellbeing while receiving acute care in their home environment
Contribute to service development, innovation, and clinical leadership within the HiTH model
For more information about the role, please contact Sheri-Lyn Purdy, Nurse Director Community Long Term Condition at Sherilyn2@adhb.govt.nz or call 021 02285599
Our service is designed around what matters most to patients:
"I think its better because I will see my family around as well I want the same care to come to me at home."
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
RGN; RGON; RPN; RCpN with or without BN or BHSC (Nursing)Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)
Evidence of competence to practice within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
A minimum of 4 years of experience in a specific area of practice
A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Maori
Completion of an approved clinical Masters degree
A personal commitment to on-going learning and development
Research skills including data analysis and critical appraisal skills and clinical audit.
Knowledge of quality improvement processes and principles
Excellent presentation and communication and skills
About the Service
The Hospital in the Home service delivers acute hospital care outside the traditional hospital setting.
You will join a supportive, experienced team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We provide a comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional support to ensure you feel confident and well supported in your role.
For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the Position Description.
What We Offer
A unique and rewarding clinical environment delivering innovative careOpportunities for professional development and leadership
A comprehensive senior nurse orientation programme
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) entitlement
A collaborative and highly supportive multidisciplinary team
For more information on our staff benefits programme, please click here.
Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
If you have any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Maylaine Cerna, Recruitment Consultant in maylaine.cerna@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.