Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Marketplace; Foxton Beach, Whanganui; Remote; NZD 78,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department at Whanganui Hospital on a permanent part-time basis. The role involves caring for both adult and paediatric patients in a dynamic ED, with rostered and rotating shifts.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, compassionate, and culturally responsive acute care, while maintaining safety and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Nurse Registration.
• New Zealand work experience.
• Strong organisational skills, good work ethic and ability to work effectively within a skilled team.
• Excellent communication with patients, whānau and colleagues.
• Commitment to delivering optimal, safe, and culturally responsive care.
• Willingness to continue learning and developing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to whānau-centred, compassionate acute patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care to adult and paediatric patients.
• Work rostered and rotating shifts in a fast-paced ED environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary Emergency Department team.
• Deliver culturally responsive, patient- and whānau-centred care.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Culturally responsive care

Willingness to learn

Working under pressure

Continuous improvement

Whānau-centred care

Education

Nurse Registration (NZ)

Job description

# Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Registered Nurse – Emergency Department****Whanganui Hospital | Permanent****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**Whanganui Hospital's Emergency Department is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our ED nursing team on a permanent basis.Our combined department cares for both adult and paediatric patients and sees a diverse range of trauma, medical, and surgical presentations. This creates a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The successful applicant will work rostered and rotating shifts and contribute to high‐quality, compassionate emergency care.If you are a Registered Nurse with a positive attitude, strong clinical capability, and a passion for acute care in a team-based environment, we would love to hear from you.### **About the Team**Our multidisciplinary Emergency Department team works collaboratively to provide patient‐ and whānau‐centred care to our community. We bring professionalism, teamwork, and a supportive attitude to every shift.This is an excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, motivated, and encouraging team of health professionals committed to delivering excellent acute care.### **About You**You must have:* **Current New Zealand Nurse Registration*** New Zealand work experience* Strong organisational skills, good work ethic and the ability to work effectively within a skilled team* Excellent communication skills with patients, whānau, and colleagues* A commitment to delivering optimal, safe, and culturally responsive care* A willingness to continue learning and developing skills* The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment* A strong focus on continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery* A commitment to whānau-centred, compassionate acute patient care**Why Choose Whanganui?**Imagine finishing work and within 10 minutes being home, walking along the beach, paddling the Whanganui River or enjoying one of New Zealand's thriving arts communities.Whanganui offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, short commute times and easy access to both Wellington, New Plymouth or Ruapehu. Whether you're looking for more time with family, outdoor adventure, or a better work-life balance, Whanganui offers the opportunity to build both your career and your lifestyle.Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit hospital where your ideas are valued, your leadership is visible, and you have the opportunity to make a real difference every day.**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 serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where you can grow professionally while enjoying an outstanding quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.**How to Apply**To apply please click “**apply now**.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal If you have any questions about the role, please contact Carla O'Keeffe [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui || Location: | Manawatu / Whanganui || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 09-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | $77,667 - $109,407 || Closing date: | 04-Dec-2026 || Reference: | 1956742 || Attachment: | JD - RN (ED).pdf (PDF, 408KB)Job Description || File links: | || Website: | https://www.wdhb.org.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.