Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit, Te Nikau

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Health NZ West Coast is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our rural health team across the Critical Care Unit and General Ward. This permanent part-time role (32 hours per week) offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to provide patient-centred care in a diverse rural hospital setting.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care, support junior staff, ensure compliant documentation, and participate in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate (no conditions).
• Recent ICU/CCU/HDU nursing experience and ability to work across CCU and general ward.
• Commitment to cultural competency and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across CCU, Medical and Surgical patients, including paediatric patients.
• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments and develop integrated care plans.
• Support and guide Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and junior nurses.
• Ensure documentation meets professional and legislative standards.
• Contribute to ongoing development of services and quality initiatives and audits.
• Act as a professional role model with cultural safety and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with whānau, patients and the wider health team for holistic care.
• Participate in interprofessional care planning, patient education, and discharge coordination.

Skills

ICU/CCU nursing experience

Clinical documentation

Cultural competency training

Discharge planning

Child care capability

Education

NZ Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Nursing or relevant Postgraduate qualification

Job description

• Critical Care Unit and General Ward, Te Nikau Hospital and Health Central, West Coast
• Permanent part time position (32 hours per week) available
• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate without any conditions on scope / practise

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

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our rural health team on the beautiful West Coast. This is a rewarding and diverse role where you will be working across the Critical Care Unit (CCU) and General Ward, utilising your nursing knowledge and clinical judgement to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for a diverse patient population. You'll work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who thrives on variety and wants to broaden their experience while working in a rural hospital environment where every day is different.

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across a broad spectrum of critical care (CCU), Medical and Surgical patients, including paediatric patients.
• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments and develop integrated care plans.
• Support and guide Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and junior nurses.
• Ensure documentation meets professional and legislative standards (e.g. falls risk, family violence, pressure injury prevention).
• Contribute to the ongoing development of services and participate in quality initiatives and audits.
• Act as a professional role model, demonstrating cultural safety, evidence-based practice, and accountability.
• Collaborate with whānau, patients, and the wider health team to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
• Actively participate in interprofessional care planning, patient education, and discharge coordination.

About You

You are a compassionate, resilient, and adaptable nurse who is ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of rural healthcare. You have a passion for patient care and are confident in managing a range of clinical situations, including critically unwell patients.

Essential

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate (no conditions preventing fulfilment of the role).
• Demonstrated ability to work within scope of practice, applying evidence-based knowledge and clinical judgement.
• Recent ICU / CCU / HDU nursing experience.
• Completion of, or commitment to undertake, cultural competency training.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability and confidence to work with children.
• Willingness to work towards (or currently hold) a Graduate Certificate in Nursing or relevant Postgraduate qualification.

Desirable

• Previous medical and / or surgical nursing experience.
• Current Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio.
• Advanced computer literacy and confident use of clinical documentation systems.

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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health New Zealand West Coast

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy.

The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things.

We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - to become part of our team.