Registered Nurse Surgical Ward 9

Registered Nurse – Surgical Services (Wd 9) Nelson Hospital

• Post-registration experience in an acute care setting is required
• Interesting role with a diverse range of patients
• Fixed Term 6 months 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)

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

Ward 9 has a strong Orthopaedic, Gynaecology and Otolaryngology focus providing diverse opportunities across all specialties in an acute and elective environment. We practice in a collaborative patient partnership model of care to achieve best outcomes for our patients/families and whānau.

Shifts will be rostered across Monday to Sunday, AM, PM, mid-shifts and night shifts.

 About the Team/Location

We have a combination of Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants working on the ward. We offer an environment where our team strives to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and their families and whānau. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.

About you

• You must be a NZ Registered Nurse with a current NZNC practising certificate and post-registration nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• You will also be a team player, who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice, have 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 31.12.25. 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 Corinna Baker Charge Nurse Manager Ward 9 on Corinna.Baker@nmdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.