Nurse Practitioner Emergencyat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau136815.0 - 162802.0
Emergency Department - Whangarei HospitalPermanent part-time position (0.8 FTE), working 32 hours per weekBeing a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in ED is a rewarding role due to its ability to provide individualised care, improve equity and patient outcomesSupport provided to develop and extend skills as a basis for high quality care and job satisfactionHealth 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 RoleAs a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in order to provide patient focused care and coordination that will optimise the patients journey and improve health outcomes for patients accessing the Whangarei Emergency Department.
This advanced nursing role works autonomously and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary model.Key responsibilities include:Provide a specialist nursing expertise that supports care of patients, working collaboratively with clinicians, members of the multi-disciplinary team and other services.Prescribe and administer medications within legislation, codes, scope of practice and according to established prescribing process and best practice guidelinesTakes a leadership role, as appropriate, utilising nursing specific knowledge in complex situations across settings and disciplinesLead quality improvement initiatives that integrate current best practice and benchmarking information, and that support innovative practice developments that will enhance service deliveryMonitor clinical outcomes / indicators and manage variance to clinical pathway, protocols, or best practice guidelinesClick here to view the position description.About the Team/Service/ LocationThe Emergency Department Team is a multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals who work together to provide immediate care to patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
Whangarei ED serves a population of roughly 180,000, with a catchment area that stretches from Cape Reinga 4.5 hours north, to Te Hana an hour south, encompassing Kaitaia, Rawene, Bay of Islands and Dargaville referral hospitals.Northlands population is roughly one-third Māori.We serve as the front door of the hospital, generating 80% of all admissions. We see self-referred patients as well as GP referrals to ED, and all triage 1's or 2's (high acuity patients). Our team's success relies on effective communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to patient well-being, especially in high-pressure situations.
Click here to know more about working in the Emergency Department at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora (formerly known as Northland DHB) https://youtu.be/wvlNuFvjP7AFor more information on living and working in Northland, click hereAbout youAs a Nurse Practitioner, you will be a professional leader and role model with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop others and have a strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and ensuring an excellent standard of care delivery.Registered with NZNC as a Nurse Practitioner with area of practice relevant to Emergency DepartmentCurrent annual practicing certificatePDRP at designated senior nursing level or Level 4At least 5 years experience in area of practice relevant to emergency departmentClinical skills relevant to key focus of clinical practiceWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 30th March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.