Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District
Patient at Risk (PAR) Service
Permanent, Part-Time (1.6FTE)
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 RoleAre you a skilled and confident registered nurse with a passion for acute care and clinical assessment? We are looking for dynamic and experienced nurses to join our Patient at Risk (PAR) Service – a vital service focused on the early recognition and response to patient deterioration across the hospital.As a member of the PAR team, you will play a critical role in delivering expert clinical assessment, supporting ward staff, and ensuring timely escalation and intervention for deteriorating patients. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work autonomously while being an integral part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.About the Team/Service/ LocationOur multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide patient and whānau centred care to the people of our community, whilst continually bringing a positive, enthusiastic attitude to our working environment every day.For more information on living and working in Whanganui, clickAbout youTo be successful in this role, you will:
Be a registered nurse with a minimum of five (5) years post-graduate experience
Be able to demonstrate competence in acute care nursing
Have experience in critical care and/or emergency department (highly desirable)
Have strong clinical judgement, advanced assessment skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Have excellent communication, teamwork and leadership capabilities
Have ACLS Certification level 6
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11th September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey Howes: jobs@wdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
