Registered Nurse for Outpatient department

Capital Health Careers
Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse Porirua, Wellington Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

OPD is a central clinic to which patients requiring an expert opinion can be referred for specialist consultation.

Nurses in OPD work with a variety of clinic specialties. It is the responsibility of the key clinic nurse to ensure that all clinic requirements are met and to prepare and manage the clinic.

This involves:

  • Ensuring all relevant data available in patients’ notes;
  • Obtaining relevant imaging reports;
  • Ensuring imaging available either on PACS or film;
  • Obtaining results from investigations;
  • Ensuring equipment is available;
  • Preparing the patient and being an advocate for her/him;
  • Checking communication needs, e.g. interpreter required
  • Advanced MAP and computer skills are essential. 
  • The ability to problem solve using the resources around you is important. 
  • You must be able to communicate well with your consultant to problem solve in a timely manner.
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse
    Location: Porirua, New Zealand
    Posted: June 17, 2026
    Deadline: July 27, 2026