Emergency Department RN — Part-Time, Fixed-Term

Hauora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Hauora Tairāwhiti in Gisborne is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department on a fixed-term parental leave cover. You will provide acute care, deliver timely assessments and treatments, and work within a supportive, high-performing team to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

Applicants must hold an NZ APC, be eligible to work in NZ, and participate in ongoing PDRP. A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori health outcomes is essential.

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

Registered Nurse

ACUTE care

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Hauora Tairāwhiti in Gisborne is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department on a fixed-term parental leave cover. You will provide acute care, deliver timely assessments and treatments, and work within a supportive, high-performing team to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

Applicants must hold an NZ APC, be eligible to work in NZ, and participate in ongoing PDRP. A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori health outcomes is essential.