Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

South Island - Otago Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join the Emergency Department in Dunedin on a 0.8 FTE basis (64 hours per fortnight). The role sits on the RN scale between step 2 and step 7, with salary band $81,000–$106,000 p.a. prorata plus Kiwisaver.

You'll work within triage, rapid assessment and resuscitation areas, delivering high-quality acute care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Previous experience in an acute setting would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality nursing care in the Emergency Department, including triage and resuscitation areas.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely patient care.
• Develop skills through orientation and ongoing professional development.
• Adapt to a dynamic ED environment with flexibility and problem‑solving.

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

APC current

Job description

Salary Band – $81,000 - $106,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver

• 0.8 FTE / 64 Hours per fortnight

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

The Emergency Department includes

• A triage area, a rapid assessment area, dedicated resuscitation areas, acute, sub-acute and paediatric cubicles along with ambulatory care spaces.
• Acute cares for adults and paediatrics including full patient resuscitation facilities, management of trauma, fractures, injuries and so much more.
• Develop your skills in this area of nursing including: a comprehensive orientation programme;
• On-going development in emergency nursing skills e.g. Trauma Nursing Core Course, Triage Course, and Advanced Life Support.
• A dynamic and interesting area to work.

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC,
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Previous experience in an acute setting would be an advantage

Working at 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.

Salary range

This role belongs to the expired NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the step 2 ($81,683 p.a) and Step 7 ($106,739 p.a prorata) of the RN scale