RN MAPU fixed term 12 months (0.5FTE)

REGISTERED NURSE MEDICAL ADMISSIONS PLANNING UNIT (MAPU)

• Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse Medical Admissions Planning Unit Nelson Hospital
• Fixed Term for 12 months
• 0.5FTE position (working 40 hours a fortnight)  
• Medical, emergency, cardiology, or other acute care post-registration experience

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

Nelson Hospital’s Medical Admissions and Planning Unit (MAPU) provides acute inpatient care for adults who present with a wide range of medical and cardiac conditions. With a target length of stay of 36 hours, MAPU is a dynamic clinical environment where you will have plenty of opportunity to utilise your clinical skills. Shifts are rostered and rotating across 7 days.

About the Team/Location

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, 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. 

About you

If you have a current NZNC registration, a practising certificate and medical, cardiac, or acute nursing experience, come and join the MAPU team. It will be important that you are committed to providing patient centred care and be a team player who enjoys keeping up to date with best practice.

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 11.06.25. 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 Jodie Winwood Associate Charge Nurse manager Medical Admissions and Planning Unit on Jodie.Winwood@nmdhb.govt.nz

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