Registered Nurse PAR Nelson Fixed Term

Registered Nurse – Patients as Risk (PAR)

• Bring your critical care nursing experience to this exciting new service
• 0.4FTE fixed term
• You will be a supportive team member focused on achieving optimum health outcomes for patients requiring intensive care services
• Please note: It is an organisational requirement that RN’s work a minimum of 0.7 FTE. If you are applying externally you will need to pick up FTE in an additional role.

 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 Patient at Risk (PAR) service supports acutely unwell patients on the wards and provides a conduit to ICCU. This is a 24/7 nursing led service, with full consultant support.

About the Team/Service

The PAR service uses a multi-disciplinary approach to identify patients at risk of, or developing, critical illness in the general ward environment. The emphasis is on support and helping to educate ward staff to recognise clinical deterioration and rapidly initiate an appropriate escalation of care.

 The PAR team respond to medical emergencies, acute referrals and ICCU follow-ups across all inpatient services. The service will provide 24/7 cover, with the expectation you will work across all shifts, Monday to Sunday. The PAR team will be line managed by the ACNM ICCU.

About You

We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals who have a passion for providing care to the deteriorating patient. If you have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise competing demands and a willingness to share your skills and knowledge we encourage you to apply.

 Working for 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 20.07.25. 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 Laura Reilly Associate Charge Nurse ICCU & Patient at Risk Team on Laura.Reilly@nmdhb.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.