Registered Nurse- Day Patients Services

Marketplace; Timaru; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Southern is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Day Patient Services team at Timaru Hospital. You will provide safe, contemporary, patient-centred nursing care for medical and surgical procedures, supporting patients through admission, treatment and discharge.

The role offers diverse daily work with a supportive multidisciplinary team, opportunities for professional growth, and alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments and equity in health

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Competency in medical and/or surgical nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for day-patient procedures.
• Support admission, treatment and discharge processes in a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver safe, patient-centred care and communicate effectively with patients and whānau.

Skills

Nursing registration NZ

APC

Medical & Surgical nursing

Clinical assessment & planning

Communication & teamwork

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Tools

NIS/Health information systems

Job description

# Registered Nurse- Day Patients Services at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Canterbury## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury • Timaru Hospital • Permanent 0.8 FTE • Day Patient Services • Medical and Surgical Patient Care • Supportive Multidisciplinary Team Environment**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.**About the Role**We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Day Patient Services team at Timaru Hospital.As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, contemporary, patient-focused nursing care to patients undergoing a range of medical and surgical procedures. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to work closely with patients and whānau throughout their healthcare journey.You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care while supporting patients through admission, treatment, and discharge processes. Working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues, you will contribute to delivering high-quality care and ensuring positive patient outcomes.This role offers an exciting opportunity to further develop your clinical skills within a supportive environment that values continuous learning, teamwork, and professional growth.**About You**To be successful in this role, you will have:* Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand • A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) • Demonstrated competency in medical and/or surgical nursing practice • A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient-centred care • Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and care planning skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • The ability to build positive relationships with patients, whānau, and colleagues • Proven organisation and prioritisation skills • The ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities • Sound computer literacy and experience using clinical information systems • A commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives • A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for MāoriDesirable:* Previous experience in day patient, perioperative, surgical, or medical nursing environments • Participation in a Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) • Experience contributing to quality improvement, audit, or risk management activities**Working for 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.The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.**Salary Range**This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on experience.**How to Apply**Please apply for this vacancy online via the Health NZ Careers website.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at becky.allen at [e-mail]. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Canterbury || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 27-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 30-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1191 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.