Registered Nurse, (Emergency Department) 0.9Fte

New Zealand Government; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Gisborne Hospital Emergency Department on a fixed-term parental leave cover. The role is part-time (0.9 FTE), 72 hours per fortnight, located in Gisborne and focused on delivering safe, patient-centred care in a fast-paced ED.

Ideal candidates will hold NZ APC, be eligible to work in NZ, and demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development (PDRP), with strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and teamwork

Qualifications

• APC held in NZ and current.
• Eligibility to work in NZ confirmed.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (PDRP).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload in high-pressure settings.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in an ED setting.
• Deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Support patients and whānau through urgent and complex health situations.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain professional standards and ongoing development through PDRP.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation under pressure

Cultural safety (Te Tiriti o Waitangi)

Education

NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Eligibility to work in New Zealand

Job description

About the Role

Gisborne HospitalNow a Permanent RolePart-time 72 Hours per fortnight 0.9FTEHealth 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 Work at the frontline of acute care and make a real difference every day Join a fast-paced Emergency Department supporting our community when it matters most We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department (ED) on a fixed-term parental leave cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care to a wide range of acute presentations.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in an acute setting
• Deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced and often unpredictable environment
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best patient outcomes
• Support patients and whānau through urgent and complex health situations
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and best practice initiatives
• Maintain professional standards and ongoing development through PDRP

Position Description: Registered Nurse ED

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Emergency Department team provides 24-hour care for patients across the Tairāwhiti region, delivering timely assessment and treatment for a wide range of presentations. Youll be part of a high-performing, supportive team that thrives on teamwork, responsiveness, and clinical excellence. The service works closely with inpatient wards, specialist teams, and community providers to ensure coordinated care for patients and their whānau. This is a rewarding environment where no two days are the same, offering excellent opportunities to build your clinical confidence and capability. For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here More information about our Region see here

About you

You will be a resilient and proactive Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will bring:

• A current NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Current Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• A commitment to ongoing professional development (PDRP)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• The ability to prioritise and manage workload in a high-pressure setting
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori

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.