Clinical Resource Nurse - Variance Response

About the role

Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) is recruiting a Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) for its Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) to provide Variance Response on a part-time, fixed-term basis (0.5 FTE, rostered and rotating, January 2027 to November 2027). The CRN provides clinical expertise, mentoring, resource assistance and response, working with the Duty Nurse Manager who delegates duties according to the needs of each clinical area. The IOC manages the 24-hour, 7-day hospital service at Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital.

Key responsibilities

• Review patient acuity levels and staffing assignments
• Take rounds, check with nurses, assess care priorities and help with complex cases or procedures
• Coordinate with physicians, case managers and allied health teams on patient needs and discharge plans
• Provide coaching and clinical education to nurses
• Respond to MET calls or clinical emergencies and support critical decision-making
• Monitor adherence to policies, infection control and documentation standards
• Update staffing plans, attend leadership or safety meetings and contribute to quality improvement projects
• Review patient outcomes, follow up on staff or family concerns and ensure continuity of care across shifts

Required profile

• Legal right to work in New Zealand and a current work visa
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate and Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
• NZRC Core Advanced qualification
• Critical care experience and advanced pain management experience
• Commitment to ongoing learning

Required skills

• Expert proficiency on the PDRP
• Registered Nurse status with the New Zealand Nursing Council

What we offer

• An individualised orientation programme
• Professional development including study days, postgraduate programmes and leadership development
• The chance to work in a large hospital providing tertiary care for the region

Applications are made through the online careers portal; the employer reviews applications as they arrive and may start the recruitment process before the closing date.