Emergency Department RN — Fast‑paced Acute Care

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department on a fixed‑term parental leave cover. This fast‑paced role delivers safe, patient‑centered care to a wide range of acute presentations in a supportive team environment.

You will assess and respond to urgent cases, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality improvement while maintaining professional standards and pursuing ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (PDRP)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a high‑pressure setting
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in an acute setting
• Deliver high‑quality care in a fast‑paced and often unpredictable environment
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best patient outcomes
• Support patients and whānau through urgent and complex health situations
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and best practice initiatives
• Maintain professional standards and ongoing development through PDRP

Skills

NZ APC

Eligibility to work NZ

PDRP

Clinical assessment

Communication & teamwork

Prioritisation

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department on a fixed‑term parental leave cover. This fast‑paced role delivers safe, patient‑centered care to a wide range of acute presentations in a supportive team environment.

You will assess and respond to urgent cases, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality improvement while maintaining professional standards and pursuing ongoing development.