Registered Nurse Patient Flow 0.7FTE

• Provide expert nursing advice, support and coordination for efficient and timely patient flow to discharge
• Work collaboratively with our inpatient teams to identify opportunities for smooth transition and flow of patients through the system
• Permanent 0.7FTE position
• Sunny Nelson location and lifestyle

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

You will be providing excellent service to our inpatients by enabling safe, efficient and timely discharge

This is a permanent 0.7FTE, working between Monday and Sunday, and between the hours of 0700 – 1730, supporting our patients and inpatient teams with timely discharge.

This will be fulfilling work, with time to enjoy the Nelson lifestyle.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This is an addition to our inpatient teams who focus on discharge already in the inpatient units based in Nelson hospital working collaboratively with the Integrated Operations Centre and the impatient ward teams.

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson Marlborough’s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. 

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference.

We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork. 

About you

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Recent acute care hospital experience
• In-depth understanding of discharge processes
• An understanding of patient flow
• A commitment to providing a quality service and being part of a high performing team
• Versatility and flexibility
• Current Registered Nurse registration and NZNC practising certificate.

This role would suit a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has great assessment and time management skills, is confident in their practice, can work autonomously and can relate well to a wide variety of stakeholders including patients, families and our multidisciplinary teams.

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 08.01.26. If you have any general questions please contact our nursing recruiter Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or, for more role specific questions, please contact our Chief Nurse, Sandy McLean-Cooper - Sandy.McLean-Cooper@nmdhb.govt.nz .

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