Nurse Practitioner Emergency Department Wairau Hospital 1FTE perm
- Nurse Practitioner Wairau Emergency Department
- An exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse practitioner
- Be part of a vibrant team committed to client-centred care
- An opportunity to lead best practice care across ED
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
The Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department is an experienced nurse practitioner working within and across Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough). This role requires a nurse practitioner with 5+ years of recent clinical experience in emergency nursing who can demonstrate sound clinical leadership and the ability to work collaboratively.
We are a vibrant, friendly, supportive, interdisciplinary team, committed to providing a quality service to clients.
About the Team/Service/ Location
We have a small but busy Emergency Department at Wairau Hospital with 2 resus rooms and 13 treatment spaces and provide a supportive and nurturing workplace to assist staff to meet the challenges of this diverse area, at the frontline of the acute health care service. Professional development is important to us and we encourage all staff to participate in training and education.
We work hard, we do a fantastic job, and we enjoy doing it. Most importantly we achieve more by doing it together.
About you
If you are a skilled and committed nurse practitioner with expert knowledge and skills and a passion for emergency care - this could be the position for you. You will have NCNZ registration as a nurse practitioner, a current practising certificate and a full driver's licence. You will be flexible, dynamic, understand the complex emergency environment, and be willing to work with another nurse practitioner to develop the service within the department. Your leadership skills will be well honed and you will be keen to support and mentor registered nurses as part of regular activity, and as part of advanced career pathways for RNs.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 02.10.26. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Simon Langford CNM ED/HDU/AAU Wairau on Simon.Langford@nmdhb.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: R2W26-067
Location: Wairau Hospital
Closing Date: Friday, 2 October 2026