Casual Registered Nurse - Tokoroa

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Tokoroa; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks experienced Registered Nurses to join the rural Emergency Department and outpatient clinics at Tokoroa Hospital in a casual role. The position offers variety across ED and outpatient settings with a supportive, collaborative team.

Ideal candidates will have NZ registration and an Annual Practising Certificate, plus at least two years of emergency, acute, or rural hospital experience. A commitment to cultural competency and patient‑centred care is essential.

Qualifications

• Current NZ work visa is required.
• Annual Practising Certificate held in NZ.
• 2+ years' experience in emergency, acute, or rural hospital nursing.
• Ability to work autonomously in rural ED and clinics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for acute presentations.
• Maintain calm, professional presence in fast-paced settings.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to students and junior staff.
• Support nursing services across outpatient clinics.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competency

Autonomy

Clinical judgement

Leadership

Education

Annual Practising Certificate

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

• Registered Nurse, Tokoroa Hospital Emergency
• Casual Role

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

Were looking for an experienced and adaptable Registered Nurses to join our small, dynamic team in our busy rural Emergency Department and Outpatient clinics. This is a great opportunity to work across a wide scope of practice, support a diverse community, and be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, flexibility, and whakawhanaungatanga.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to respond to a variety of acute presentations.
• Maintain a calm and professional presence in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to students and less experienced staff.
• Provide Nursing support to our numerous outpatient clinics.

About the Team/Service

Join our close-knit rural team and make a real difference in the heart of the South Waikato!

Are you a Registered Nurse or enrolled nurse ready for the challenge, variety, and reward of rural emergency nursing? Tokoroa Hospital is looking for skilled and compassionate RNs to join our Rural hospital team.

About you

• NZ work visa & current Annual Practicing Certificate;
• At least 2 years experience in emergency, acute, or rural hospital nursing.
• Confident in working autonomously and making sound clinical decisions.
• Excellent communication and cultural competency, particularly in engaging with Māori and rural whānau.
• Passionate about rural health equity and delivering patient-centred care.
• Escort or transfer of patient experience
• Triage and/or plastering skills would be desirable.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development,.
• Supportive and friendly team culture.
• Stunning natural surroundings and an affordable lifestyle.

Why Tokoroa?

Nestled between Rotorua and Taupō, Tokoroa offers a unique lifestyle surrounded by native bush, lakes, and a welcoming, diverse community. With a lower cost of living and a strong community spirit, this is a place where your mahi truly matters.

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at [e-mail].

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