Registered Nurse - Casual

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced casual Registered Nurse to join Hutt Hospital on an as-needed basis across a range of clinical settings. The role offers flexible hours and exposure to diverse clinical areas, ideal for a nurse with at least three years of acute experience, including IV therapy.

You will bring strong communication skills and a commitment to nursing excellence and equity in care.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of acute nursing experience with relevant competencies (e.g., IV therapy).
• Excellent communication skills with a diverse range of people.
• Positive and flexible with a commitment to nursing excellence.
• Interest in providing care across multiple clinical settings.

Skills

Acute nursing

IV therapy

Professional development

Job description

Location: Hutt Hospital Contract: Casual 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.

About the Role

This could be an ideal opportunity if you are an experienced Registered Nurse looking for flexibility of work hours and clinical variety. As a casual member of our team, you will be offered work on an 'as and when needed' basis, across a wide range of clinical settings.

About the Team/Service/Location

The IOC provides a comprehensive clinical and operational service 24/5, ensuring patient safety, optimising resource allocation, and supporting effective hospital management. The IOC incorporates a range of critical services, including Transit Nursing, Allocation and Casual Nursing, the Transit Hub, Variance Response Nursing, the Duty Nurse Manager (DNM) team, and the National Travel Assistance service. Our workplace is fun, supportive and focused on best outcomes for the community we serve.

About you

• An enthusiastic and professional nurse with at least 3 years of acute nursing experience and relevant competencies - ie. IV therapy,self-motivated to engage in ongoing professional development.
• You are an excellent communicator and establish rapport effectively with a diverse range of people
• Positive and flexible with a passion for nursing excellence. Ideally you have an interest in providing care within multiple clinical settings & specialties
• Regular work availability for a variety of shifts is preferable
• Prior experience working within the New Zealand health setting is highly desirable

Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.