Registered Nurse, Casual Nursing Pool

New Zealand Government; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse to join the Casual Nursing Pool at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Tairāwhiti. This role offers flexibility in working hours and allows nurses to provide safe and effective patient care across a variety of clinical settings.

Ideal candidates will hold a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate and be adaptable in a collaborative environment, focusing on compassionate care for patients and whānau.

Qualifications

• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) required.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contemporary nursing care that is safe and appropriate.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to a high-quality care environment.
• Support positive patient experiences through compassionate care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Critical thinking skills

Professional integrity

Education

New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Casual RN

Based in Tairāwhiti, this role offers the flexibility of casual work that fits around your lifestyle, with experience across a range of clinical areas in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the role

We are seeking motivated and adaptable Registered Nurses to join our Casual Nursing Pool at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Tairāwhiti. As a Casual RN, you will work across a variety of clinical settings, providing safe, effective, and patient‑centred care to meet the needs of our patients and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contemporary nursing care that is safe, appropriate, and effective
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for patients
• Contribute to a safe, supportive, and high‑quality care environment
• Uphold professional, ethical, and cultural standards of practice
• Support positive patient and whānau experiences through compassionate care

Position Description | Casual RN

Health NZ, Tairāwhiti is a secondary care facility situated on the East Coast. It serves a population of approximately 45,000 and includes a 110‑bed hospital providing the following services:

• Neonatal ICU/CCU
• Medical/Surgical
• Orthopaedic
• Rehabilitation
• Paediatrics
• Midwifery
• Renal Services
• Mental Health
• Emergency Theatre

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving Māori health outcomes
• Professional integrity, critical thinking skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce, supporting Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margaret Broughton at [e-mail].