Casual RN Emergency Department/High Dependency Unit Blenheim

New Zealand Government Joba; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department and High Dependency Unit at Wairau Hospital in a casual position. You will bring a minimum of two years post-registration experience and hold a current NZNC practising certificate.

The role offers a busy, supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and teamwork. Applications close on 05.11.26; please contact the nursing recruiter for more information.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with a current NZNC practising certificate and 2+ years post-registration experience.
• Willing to work in Emergency Department or HDU/AAU and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in the Emergency Department and HDU/AAU.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain clinical documentation.

Skills

NZ Registered Nurse

NZNC practising certificate

2+ years post-registration

Emergency/CCU experience

Job description

Registered Nurse Emergency Department/High Dependency Unit Wairau Hospital Casual Position 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

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing. Applicants with other clinical experience may be considered if they can demonstrate the potential to work in our Emergency Department or High Dependency Unit/Acute Assessment Unit (HDU/AAU).

About the Team/Service/Location

We have a small but busy Emergency Department at Wairau Hospital with 2 resus rooms and 13 treatment spaces and provide a supportive and nurturing workplace to assist staff to meet the challenges of this diverse area, at the frontline of the acute health care service. The HDU/AAU is a nine bed area that provides critical care for Wairau Hospital, transferring Intensive care patients to other centres.

Professional development is important to us and we encourage all staff to participate in training and education. We work hard, we do a fantastic job, and we enjoy doing it. Most importantly we achieve more by doing it together.

About you

You will be a NZ Registered Nurse with a current NZNC practising certificate and will have at least two years post-registration nursing experience. You'll enjoy the variety and challenge of a rapidly changing environment and will 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

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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 05.11.26.

If you have any general questions or would like a copy of the position description please contact the nursing recruiter on [e-mail] or for more role specific questions please contact Simon Langford CNM ED/HDU/AAU Wairau on [e-mail].