Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Upoko o Te Ika Location: Wairarapa Hospital Service: Acute Services Contract: Permanent & Part-time position(s) available (0.4 - 1 FTE) Salary: As per NZNO MECA, & dependant on experience Vacancy Ref #: 6571982 Korero mo te turanga - 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 to enhance patient treatment and care planning for Triage 3, 4, 5 patients within the Emergency Department. This is provided within an interdisciplinary model that best meets the patient requirements and aligns with the vision and values of Wairarapa District. Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves. 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 to enhance patient treatment and care planning for Triage 3, 4, 5 patients within the Emergency Department. The Emergency Nurse Practitioner team practices independently and collaboratively to utilize advanced health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment implementation in both adult and paediatric patients to reduce waiting times, decrease ED length of stay, and increase patient satisfaction for those presenting to the Emergency Department. The role also provides clinical expertise and leadership to optimize 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 and current knowledge about issues within nursing and acute care nursing. Sound knowledge and understanding of medico/legal and ethical responsibilities is essential. Here at Wairarapa District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions. A diverse and inclusive workforce means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. Me pehea te tuku tono - How to apply For further information, please contact Corrina Rooderkirk at (******** ). Alternatively, you can email . To apply for this role, please visit Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa, where you can also obtain a copy of the job description for this role. This position will also be available via Kiwi Health and Trademe. Closing Date: 30 June 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr