REGISTERED NURSE – CASUAL POSITIONS
Napier Urgent Care is an urgent and after-hours care centre located in the Napier Health building.
We provide accessible, timely and patient-centred care to a diverse range of patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries and other urgent healthcare needs.
We are seeking skilled, motivated and compassionate Registered Nurses with experience in emergency or urgent care to join our dedicated casual nursing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who enjoy working in a dynamic clinical environment, value collaborative practice and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
About the Role
As a member of our nursing team, you will contribute to the effective delivery of urgent and after-hours healthcare services. Key responsibilities include:
Undertaking patient assessments, including triage and prioritisation of care according to clinical urgency.
Providing nursing care to patients presenting with a variety of acute illnesses and injuries.
Recognising and responding appropriately to clinical deterioration and emergency situations.
Working collaboratively with medical practitioners and other healthcare team members to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and adhering to relevant clinical policies, procedures and professional standards.
Supporting a safe, respectful and patient-focused care environment.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current practising certificate.
Experience in emergency, urgent care or a comparable acute clinical setting.
CENNZ Triage Accreditation.
Current CORE Advanced resuscitation certification.
Strong clinical assessment, communication and decision-making skills.
The ability to prioritise competing clinical demands and work effectively in a busy environment.
A commitment to patient safety, professional accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
A flexible and adaptable approach to casual work and the needs of an urgent care service.
Experience in wound care, ECG acquisition and interpretation, venepuncture, intravenous cannulation and administration of intravenous therapies would be an advantage.
Education and Professional Development
We recognise the importance of supporting our nurses to maintain and develop their clinical knowledge and skills. We provide a structured education plan and credentialling process to support nurses in meeting the clinical requirements of the service and maintaining high standards of practice.
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative clinical team.
Opportunities to maintain and develop urgent care nursing skills.
A structured orientation, education and credentialling process.
Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The flexibility associated with casual employment.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality urgent care, we would love to hear from you.
Please email your covering letter and CV to: [email protected]