Transit Care Nurse

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent 0.6 FTE Monday - Friday

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team in the IOC on a permanent basis.  As a Transit Care nurse you will be assessing and providing essential acute clinical care to high risk patients whilst attending them to various locations across the Wellington District, as well as off-site radiology.

The Transit Care Team is a close group of skilled RN’s, providing an essential service to the organisation.  We build collegial relationships with many specialties across the Wellington District and the team is trusted and respected throughout all clinical areas for their input and support of patients wellbeing and health outcomes. The salary range for this role is NZNO MECA step 2 – 7 - based on skills and experience - pro rata.

About the Team/Service Location 

This role provides you with the opportunity to work with a level of autonomy in organising your day, with the use of the Smart Page booking system in discussion with clinical areas, your team members, DNM’s and the Transit ACNM.  You will be supported with on-going educational opportunities through the PDRP to enhance your knowledge, keep up to date with evidence based practice and support you to promote accepted standards of practice within the organisation. 

Transit Care operates Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630 with an alternating 08.30 start time.

About you

What we can do for you:

• An individualised orientation programme
• Exceptional professional development opportunities including study days, post graduate programmes, and leadership development.
• The opportunity to work in a large hospital providing tertiary level care for the region

The ideal candidate will have:

• Must have New Zealand Residency or Citizenship
• Must currently be in New Zealand
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of 4 years post graduate experience
• Proficient – Expert on the PDRP or working towards
• NZRC Level 6

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 18th 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 advertisement.