Senior Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, GEDI at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Role - Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI) Nurse
• Location - Palmerston North Hospital Emergency Department
• Employment Type - Permanent Fulltime

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

We are seeking an experienced senior nurse or Nurse Practitioner to join our Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI) team, providing advanced, person-centred care to older people presenting to the Emergency Department. This role combines expertise in emergency and gerontological nursing to support timely assessment, frailty management, safe discharge planning and reduced avoidable hospital admissions. Working closely with ED clinicians, whānau, aged residential care, primary and community services, you will champion equity, dignity and culturally responsive care while contributing clinical leadership, innovation and system improvement across the older person's care pathway.

About the Team/Service

Be part of our exciting new GEDI team, delivering advanced, person-centred care and making a real difference for older people presenting to MidCentral Emergency Department.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

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About you

• Experienced in emergency and geriatric nursing with advanced clinical skills
• Nurse Practitioner or Senior Nurse with prescribing authority
• Strong team player, collaborating across ED, community, and whānau
• Committed to person-centred, culturally responsive care
• Passionate about improving care pathways and driving innovation

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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.