Registered Nurse - Health In The Home

Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goodsHealth 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 RoleWe're seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to be part of and support the development of our Hospital in the Home (HITH) service at Hauora a Toi, Bay of Plenty.This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape a new service and team delivering acute, hospital-level care in the home environment.

The HITH model supports admission avoidance, early discharge, and improved patient experience by providing timely, patient-centred care in partnership with patients, whanau, and community teams.As the RN – HITH, you'll provide operational support across the service.

You will be part of the team that develops and participates in this new model of care — being part of the team, establishing safe care practices and processes, and embedding high clinical standards from the outset.Key responsibilities include : Participating in the daily operations of the HITH serviceEngaging and participating as a new multidisciplinary teamManaging resources to ensure safe and efficient care deliveryDriving quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiativesBuilding strong partnerships across inpatient, community, and primary care teamsContributing to ongoing service design and future growthAbout the Team / Service / LocationThe Hospital in the Home (HITH) service provides acute clinical care for patients in their own homes, enabling safe alternatives to hospital admission and supporting early discharge from inpatient settings.You'll belong to a committed team to deliver responsive, high-quality care that aligns with Te Whatu Ora's commitment to equitable, patient-centred outcomes.About youYou're a confident and adaptable nurse who thrives on coordination, problem-solving, and supporting others.

You're comfortable leading teams through change and developing new services from the ground up, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.You'll bring : Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (APC required)Experience in acute, community, or ambulatory careProven ability to support, and develop a new or growing teamSound understanding of quality improvementExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsCommitment to partnership with Maori, equity, and continuous learningA postgraduate qualification (or working towards one) in management, leadership, or a relevant clinical area (desirable)Working for 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click "apply now."All applications must be submitted online.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaidee Winson (

• )Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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