Registered Nurse, (Emergency Department) 0.9FTE

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, 0.9FTE on a part-time 72-hour fortnight basis, in Gisborne. This fixed-term parental leave cover offers frontline acute care experience.

Join a high-performing ED team providing 24-hour care across the region, with multidisciplinary collaboration, emphasis on patient safety, and opportunities for professional development through PDRP.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC) required.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• 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 a high-pressure setting.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

ED nursing interest

Education

NZ APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Eligibility to work in NZ

Professional development (PDRP)

Job description

Registered Nurse, (Emergency Department) 0.9FTE

• Now a Permanent Role
• Part-time 72 Hours per fortnight 0.9FTE

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

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 adaptableRegistered Nurseto join ourEmergency Department (ED)on afixed-term parental leave cover.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, deliveringsafe, effective, and patient-centred careto a wide range of acute presentations.

In this role, you will:

• 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

OurEmergency Department teamprovides 24-hour care for patients across the Tairāwhiti region, delivering timely assessment and treatment for a wide range of presentations.

Youll be part of ahigh-performing, supportive teamthat 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.

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About you

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

You will bring:

• A currentNZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• CurrentEligibility 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
• Whether you already have Emergency Department experience or are looking to grow your skills in acute nursing, we encourage you to apply.

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.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.