Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department

Location : Wairarapa Hospital Service : Acute Services 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 An exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the Wairarapa Emergency Department Team. In this role you will provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in order to enhance patient treatment and care planning in Wairarapa for patients within the Emergency Department. This is provided within an interdisciplinary model that best meets the patient requirements and is in line with the vision and values of Wairarapa District. Our Emergency Nurse Practitioner team practices independently and collaboratively to utilise advanced health assessment, diagnosis and treatment implementation in both adult and paediatric patients to reduce waiting times, reduce ED length of stay and increase patient satisfaction for people presenting to the Emergency Department. The role also provides clinical expertise and leadership to optimise patient outcomes and develop effective models of care in the department through quality initiatives, teaching, and mentoring. About you You have a New Zealand Registered Nurse Practitioner qualification including Registration & current Annual Practising Certificate. You have recent clinical experience in an emergency care setting. You have current knowledge about issues within nursing and acute care nursing. Sound knowledge and understanding of medico/legal and ethical responsibilities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr