Registered Nurse, (Emergency Department) 0.9FTE

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Gisborne Hospital invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department on a fixed-term parental leave cover. This is part-time at 0.9FTE (72 hours per fortnight) with a pathway to ongoing opportunities.

Join a high‑performing ED team delivering safe, patient‑centred care across a wide range of acute presentations. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Qualifications

• Including NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC) required.
• Current eligibility to work in New Zealand required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (PDRP).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation under pressure

Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment

Education

NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Gisborne Hospital – Registered Nurse (Fixed‑term parental leave cover)

Now a Permanent RolePart‑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

Position Description: Registered Nurse ED

About the Team/Service/ Location

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 oWaitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori

Whether you already have Emergency Department experience or is 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 NewZealand. 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.