Nurse Patient Finder

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Nurse to support Year 3 medical students during the Clinical Methods Course – an important early introduction to clinical practice and the hospital environment.

This role will be based at our Waitakere and North Shore campuses, respectively, and will involve identifying and consenting suitable inpatients to take part in bedside teaching alongside Clinical Methods Tutors (doctors) and students.

Key responsibilities | Ngā kawenga matua

• Liaise with ward staff to identify suitable inpatient volunteers
• Approach and assess patients for willingness and clinical appropriateness to participate in teaching sessions
• Obtain and document verbal consent in patient notes
• Where appropriate, examine patients to confirm relevant clinical signs
• Prepare and share a patient list (including reserves) with Clinical Methods Tutors by 12.30pm each teaching day
• Ensure patients are aware participation is voluntary and that they may not ultimately be selected by teaching staff
• Act with cultural sensitivity and prioritise patient wellbeing at all times

This is a part time (11.25h), fixed term (8 weeks) opportunity.

The salary range for this role is $73,400 - $90,700 (pro-rated) based on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with:

• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• A minimum of two years’ nursing experience
• Valid CPR and/or Advanced Life Support certification

You will also demonstrate:

• Cultural competence and a respectful, inclusive approach
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with clinical and academic colleagues
• Calm, professional conduct in a fast-paced hospital environment

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment with flexible employment practices.

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 1 July 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Deborah Clifford, via [email protected] , for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

 

 

 

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