Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department Masterton, New Zealand Reference: 6622769 Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Upoko o Te Ika Location : Wairarapa Hospital Service : Acute Services Contract : Permanent & Part-time position(s) available (0.5 - 1 FTE) Salary : As per NZNO, Allied, PSA MECA, & dependant on experience Vacancy Ref # 6622769 An exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practioners 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. Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Health New Zealand - Wairarapa is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic Emergency Department Team. This position provides 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 Our Emergency Nurse Practitioner team practice 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. Mou - 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. Here at Wairarapa District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.