Registered Nurse – Patients as Risk (PAR)

Registered Nurse – Patients as Risk (PAR), Nelson Hospital, Permanent Part-Time

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

As a Registered Nurse – Patients as Risk (PAR), youwill be a supportive team member focused on achieving optimum health outcomes for deteriorating patients.

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.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 24 hours per fortnight (0.3 FTE), rostered and rotating shifts across Monday to Sunday.

Please note: It is an organisational requirement that RN’s work a minimum of 0.6 FTE. If you are applying externally you will need to pick up further FTE in PAR or in an additional role.

About the Team/Service/ Location

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.

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About you

We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals who have a passion for providing care to the deteriorating patient.

 We encourage you to apply if you have:

• excellent communication skills,
• the ability to prioritise competing demands and
• a willingness to share your skills and knowledge.

 The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

 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 November 2025. If you have any role specific questions please contact

Laura Reilly (Associate Charge Nurse Manager - ICU) on Laura.Reilly@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R2N25-184

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