Nurse Practitioner – Wellington Emergency Department

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT TE WHATU ORA EMPLOYEES. 

Location: Wellington

Service:  Emergency Department

Contract: Permanent, Full Time / Part Time minimum of 0.5 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

As a Nurse Practitioner, we offer you the opportunity to join our highly motivated and professional team in Te Pae Tiaki |Emergency Department at Wellington Regional Hospital, where we can ensure that there is never a dull day! We have an amazing team environment where your advanced skills will be utilised to its full potential.

As a Nurse Practitioner you will be involved with the management of the Emergency Department Rohē Kākāriki (Green Zone – Minor Injuries and Illness area)  supporting the Clinical Nurse Specialist and coordinate the day to day operational of this area. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Nurse Practitioner experience in the specialty of emergency nursing
• Clinical Masters including NP required practicum (60 credits)
• Current Mātanga Tapuhi NP Annual Practising Certificate with recent relevant clinical experience
• Mātanga Tapuhi NP registration with NCNZ and ongoing evidence that your continuing competence requirements managed directly with NCNZ every three years are maintained 
• Appropriate sign-off for technical skills/certification/credentials/endorsements:
• Radiology Endorsement 
• Completed Nursing 784 Advanced Nursing Practicum Paper or equivalent 
• Point of Care Ultra Sound Credentials or equivalent 

About the Team/Service Location 

Ever thought about working in the beautiful Wellington region? Looking for a rewarding challenge?

Now is a great time to re-locate to the Wellington area, it offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, short commutes and outstanding recreational opportunities.  Whether it’s the outdoors – kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; or theatre, live-music or art or shopping and dining out – there’s literally something for everyone.

We are a level 6 Emergency Service committed to providing acute and emergent care to patients and their families/whanau within a multidisciplinary team. We aim to deliver high quality and safe care at all times.

• Manaakitanga – Respect, caring, kindness
• Kotahitanga – Connection, unity, equity
• Rangatiratanga – Autonomy, integrity, excellence

Capital and Coast is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. Capital and Coast operates two hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.

About you 

A New Zealand registered nurse, you will have a current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Additionally, you will bring to this role prior experience in emergency nursing.  A post graduate qualification in nursing, or study towards this is expected. Awareness of and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences is essential. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant nursing experience in the specialty of emergency nursing
• New Zealand Nursing Council legal authority to practice beyond the level of a registered nurse 
• Strong leadership and relational skills
• Supporting management strategies to improve the service
• As clinical leaders you will work across the Emergency Department settings and influence health service delivery and the wider profession

Or if applying for Nurse Practitioner Candidacy opportunity.

We are looking for a recognised advanced practice nurse that has a passion for ongoing learning and the ability to adapt to work effectively with different learning experiences. You will need:

• Experience in Emergency Nursing (minimum 3 years) 
• Registered Nurse (RN) and a current practising certificate with no restrictions from the NCNZ
• Expert level on the PDRP or Senior pathway with at least three- four years relevant expertise and working at an advanced RN practice level 
• A Clinical Masters or the postgraduate courses to meet the requirements to undertake the NP postgraduate practicum aligning to the national Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS)

We offer a well-developed Nurse Practitioner Candidacy Programme.  Professional and clinical support for NP Candidates that includes peer support, professional supervision, clinical supervision and practice development opportunities.  Note: If appointed to the role and a current employee at Capital Coast and Hutt Valley Health NZ - the Candidacy period will be a secondment. 

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 Māori, 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. 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.