Registered Nurse - Transit Lounge

Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Part Time 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 committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We’re looking for a flexible, dynamic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Transit nursing team at Wellington Regional Hospital.  The Transit lounge blends clinical care, patient flow coordination, and logistical problem-solving. 

Transit services is a fast paced and dynamic area to work we differ from many Transit areas as we provide a 24 /7 service. With have a small but highly skilled team of Registered Nurses and Health care assistants. We provide pre-operative operative care for cardiac and surgical patients and Cardiac, Gastroenterology and urology day procedures. The transit team support discharges from the clinical areas and interface with flight for Inter- hospital transfers. The salary range for this role is Meca NZNO RN step 3-7 based on skills and experience - pro rata.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Here at Te Whatu Ora - Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District, we have a strong commitment to nursing education and excellence in patient care, there are many opportunities to further your education and be part of a committed and innovative team. We actively encourages ongoing professional development including post-graduate study and PDRP development. We have a committed nursing team which provides ongoing direction and support.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate core competencies in nursing, and be keen to develop new skills and knowledge within a variety of specialties. The ability to function efficiently in a small team and a desire to provide evidence-base quality nursing care and improve the patient journey.

If you are looking for an area to utilise your surgical and medical skills and increase your cardiac knowledge then you would enjoy the diversity of Transit.

 About you

Essential attributes for this position is a passion for delivering clinical excellence and enthusiasm. You will be outgoing and easily approachable with excellent communication skills with an expectation to be on at least proficient level on the PDRP.  You be comfortable with cardiac monitoring and be familiar with the use of equipment for various infusions.

Skills and Experience

• Must have NZ residency or Citizenship
• Current New Zealand Nursing  Registration and Annual practising certificate 
• Previous New Zealand Hospital experience
• Minimum 3 years post graduate nursing experience
• Cardiac experience 

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 by 23rd July 2025. 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 advert.