Posted 16 July, 2026
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
New Zealand Government
Napier City, HKB, NZ
Full Time
Reference: a2b4546871367681
Job Description
Registered Nurse – Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital Permanent, Full-Time – 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE) About the Role As a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically unwell patients requiring complex and intensive monitoring and interventions. You’ll complete comprehensive assessments, plan and evaluate nursing care, and use advanced clinical judgment to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions. Working closely with intensivists, allied health, and wider hospital teams, you will contribute to safe, coordinated, and culturally responsive care for patients and their whānau. Your role includes maintaining accurate documentation, supporting new staff and students, actively participating in Variance Response Management (VRM), and contributing to quality improvements within the ICU. If you thrive in high acuity settings, enjoy constant learning, and want to be part of a service where your expertise truly matters, this role is an exciting opportunity. About the Team/Service/Location Our Intensive Care Unit at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital provides specialist care to adults and paediatric patients requiring intensive monitoring, organ support, and advanced interventions. You’ll join a dedicated, collaborative ICU team committed to delivering safe, innovative and compassionate care in a fast-paced environment. About You Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate. A minimum of 4 years experience in a Critical Care Unit. At least 5 years acute nursing experience. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Excellent time management and ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations. Commitment to culturally safe practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr