Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology
Contract: Permanent, 0.9 FTE Rostered and Rotating
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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
This role provides care to patients across a range ophthalmic conditions, procedures and treatments while supporting nurse-led clinics, diagnostic clinics, minor procedures and clinicians in delivering specialised ophthalmic treatments.
About the Team/Service Location
Our Ophthalmology service is based in Wellington Hospital and is supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. As an RN, you will work alongside experienced nursing staff (RN, EN) non nursing ie Health Care Assistant, Eye Allied Health professionals (Optometrists and Orthoptists), and medical teams including Registrars, Fellows, and Ophthalmologists.
As a regional service, you may also be required to work across other sites, including Kenepuru and Hutt Hospital. Supported by a dedicated administrative team, you will contribute to coordinated patient care, clinic flow, and positive patient outcomes within a supportive and team-oriented environment.
Requirements for this role:
- RN current APC
- Experience in Ophthalmology
- Strong cultural competence including application to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Ability to work with people with acute complex needs
- Keen to be a RN Intravitreal injector
Working at 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.
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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.