Registered Nurse Emergency Department Nelson 0.6FTE Fixed term 9 mths
- RN Emergency Department Nelson Hospital
- Fixed Term 9 months role
- 0.6FTE
- ED or Acute Care post-registration experience is preferred
- So many outdoor activities and tracks close by
- Very laid back, family orientated place to live
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
You will never have an uneventful day in the Nelson Hospital ED!
ED nursing uses all your skills and provides daily learning opportunities, with around 33000 patient presentations per annum across the lifespan. We focus on excellent, quality care and are committed to improving the experience of patients and their whanau.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer, supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Our Emergency Department redevelopment has now been completed, delivering significant improvements to support the growing needs of our community. The project has increased our bed capacity to 29 and introduced modern facilities designed to enhance both patient care and staff wellbeing.
Key features now in place include isolation bays with negative pressure and anterooms, dedicated mental health assessment rooms, a welcoming whānau room, and expanded staff facilities. These enhancements provide a safer, more comfortable, and efficient environment for patients, whānau, and healthcare teams alike.
This redevelopment marks a major milestone for our Emergency Department, ensuring we are better equipped to meet current and future healthcare demands while continuing to deliver high-quality emergency care to our community.
About you
- You will be a NZ Registered Nurse with a current NZNC practising certificate and post-registration nursing experience in ED or acute care.
- You will also be a team player, who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice, with excellent organisational and time management skills and a commitment to quality.
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 28.11.26. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Vicki Bijl CNM ED on vicki.bijl@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time
Job no: R2N26-244
Location: Nelson Hospital
Closing Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026