Registered Nurse- Casual

Marketplace; Timaru; Remote; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for casual, rostered shifts at Timaru Hospital. The role offers exposure across medical, surgical, mental health, and community services with opportunities to work in different wards.

Applicants must be NZNC registered with APC and have at least one year of post-registration experience. Flexible availability to cover mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least one year of post-registration clinical experience.
• Recent experience in a clinical environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work confidently under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across medical, surgical, mental health, and community areas as required.
• Support across wards with flexible, rostered shifts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Nursing care delivery

Clinical assessment

Adaptability under pressure

Interdepartmental communication

Shift flexibility

Patient safety and advocacy

Education

Nursing registration (NZNC) & APC

Job description

# Registered Nurse- Casual at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Canterbury## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Timaru Hospital****Casual Positions | Rostered and Rotating Shifts****About the Role**We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join our Nursing Resource Unit on a casual basis.If you enjoy variety and flexibility, this is a great opportunity to work across a range of clinical areas depending on service needs. One shift could see you supporting a medical or surgical ward, while another may involve mental health, community services or inter-hospital patient transfers.Working within the Nursing Resource Unit gives you the opportunity to broaden your experience, work alongside a variety of teams and make a valuable contribution across Timaru Hospital and our wider health services.**About You**To be successful in this role, you will have:* Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and Annual Practising Certificate* At least one year of post-registration clinical experience (this position is not suitable for new graduates)* Recent experience working in a clinical environment* The ability to adapt quickly and work confidently under pressure* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Flexibility to work across different wards and clinical areas* Availability to work a range of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights and part shifts in all wards and departments within Health South Canterbury* Eligibility to work in New ZealandYou'll be adaptable, reliable and comfortable joining different teams while maintaining a high standard of patient care.**Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care and excellence.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations and disabilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better understand and serve our communities.**How to Apply**If you're an experienced Registered Nurse looking for flexibility, variety and the opportunity to work across different clinical areas, we'd love to hear from you.Please apply online through our careers portal.For further information about the recruitment process, please contact **Becky Allen at [e-mail]**.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Canterbury || Position type: | Casual || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 12-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 26-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1259 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.