Registered Nurse - Casual Bureau

North Island - Bay of Plenty; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised onsite gym membership

Free Flu vaccinations

Discounted goods

Job summary

Health New Zealand is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Nursing Resource Team at Whakatāne Hospital on a casual basis. You will provide adaptable nursing coverage across multiple acute care environments, supporting short-notice leave and shifting demands under the guidance of the Duty Nurse Manager.

The role offers an orientation to specialty areas and a chance to broaden knowledge within a supportive hospital team environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires broad clinical knowledge and strong critical thinking.
• It calls for a flexible, team-oriented approach across multiple acute care areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing coverage across medical, surgical, orthopaedics, ICU/HDU, or ED as needed.
• Support short-notice leave and daily service fluctuations under the Duty Nurse Manager.
• Participate in orientation and maintain high-quality patient care across shifts.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Adaptable

Teamwork

Acute care

Education

RN NZ registration

Job description

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North Island - Bay of Plenty – Whakatane, North Island

• Beautiful Eastern Bay lifestyle with variety built into every shift
• Casual role - work as and when needed
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Step into a role where no two days are the same. We are looking for an adaptable and capable Registered Nurse to join our Nursing Resource Team at Whakatāne Hospital, working on a casual basis.

The position is ideal for a Registered Nurse who thrives on variety and brings strong clinical reasoning to every shift. Deployed by the Duty Nurse Manager, the role supports short notice leave and daily service fluctuations across the hospital.

A thorough orientation to all specialty areas is provided. It is a brilliant way to broaden knowledge and open future career pathways.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Nursing Resource Team is a highly responsive and collaborative group, providing critical coverage where it is most needed. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive well-connected hospital community.

About you

This role calls for a Registered Nurse who is adaptable, confident, and comfortable working across multiple acute care environments. A background that includes medical, surgical, orthopaedics, ICU/HDU, or ED is essential. Experience in paediatrics, maternity, or neonatal care is valued but not required.

What you will bring:

• Broad-based clinical knowledge and critical thinking
• A flexible and team-orientated approach

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.