Emergency Department Nurse - Fast-Paced Trauma & Acute Care

South Island - Otago Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join the Emergency Department in Dunedin on a 0.8 FTE basis (64 hours per fortnight). The role sits on the RN scale between step 2 and step 7, with salary band $81,000–$106,000 p.a. prorata plus Kiwisaver.

You'll work within triage, rapid assessment and resuscitation areas, delivering high-quality acute care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Previous experience in an acute setting would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality nursing care in the Emergency Department, including triage and resuscitation areas.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely patient care.
• Develop skills through orientation and ongoing professional development.
• Adapt to a dynamic ED environment with flexibility and problem‑solving.

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

APC current

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join the Emergency Department in Dunedin on a 0.8 FTE basis (64 hours per fortnight). The role sits on the RN scale between step 2 and step 7, with salary band $81,000–$106,000 p.a. prorata plus Kiwisaver.

You'll work within triage, rapid assessment and resuscitation areas, delivering high-quality acute care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.