Registered Nurse - Triageat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato -
Expression of Interest for Registered Nurse Triage (District Nursing)We are excited to announce an internal opportunity for the position of Registered Nurse Triage (District Nursing). This position is open exclusively to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff only.
We invite all eligible employees who are interested in applying to submit an expression of interest to be considered for this role. About the RoleAs a Registered Nurse Triage (District Nursing), you will be responsible for triaging all referrals to the district nursing service across Waikato District, with the aim of improving quality, efficiency and standardisation of referral acceptance into the service.
This is an excellent opportunity for current employees to take on new challenges, broaden their skill sets, and grow their careers within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato. Key responsibilities:Being the single point of contact for referrers, as weil as receiving and triaging referrals into the serviceLiaise with the referrer to improve quality of referral information and work closely with the team at the community referral centreLiaise with District Nursing teams and CNMs across the districtReview current process and systems and work to improve efficienciesCollect data and provide regular reports The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the [NZNO MECA] agreement.
Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions, shift allowances, professional development and wellness support. Click here to view the position description. About youAs a Registered Nurse Triage (District Nursing) you will be at the forefront of change, to help streamline care delivery.You will preferably have experience as a District Nurse, within the Waikato DistrictYou will have strong communication and networking skills, and be able to have challenging conversations as well as being able to educate and coachYou will have the confidence to be adaptable and agile, and preferably some experience in managing and supporting changeGood to excellent computer skills, including Excel, will be important to support data collection and reporting Eligibility: This opportunity is open to current Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato employees who meet the qualifications outlined above.
We encourage all employees who are interested to apply and explore how they can contribute to our success in this new role. How to ApplyIf you are interested in applying for the Registered Nurse Triage (District Nursing) role, please email your updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are a good fit for the position to Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz before 11:59 pm on 6 October 2025 We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.