Registered Nurse Emergency Department Nelson

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Nelson Hospital ED is seeking a NZ Registered Nurse with post-registration ED or acute care experience for a fixed-term 6-month, 1.6 FTE role in Nelson.

You will join a vibrant, patient-centred ED team that focuses on quality care, with opportunities for daily learning in a recently refurbished department. The role supports the wellbeing of patients and whānau in a busy clinical setting and offers a friendly, community-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with current NZNC practising certificate and post-registration ED or acute care experience.
• Team player with good time management, organisation skills and commitment to quality.
• Fixed-term 6-month role with 1.6 FTE; Nelson Hospital ED environment.

Skills

NZ Registered Nurse

ED/acute care experience

Team player

Time management

Job description

Registered Nurse Emergency Department Nelson

• RN Emergency Department Nelson Hospital
• Fixed Term 6 months role
• 1.6FTEon offer, please state your preferredFTE in your cover letter
• ED or Acute Care post-registration experienceis preferred
• So many outdoor activities and tracks close by
• Very laid back, family orientated place tolive

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About theRole

Youwill never have an uneventful day in the Nelson Hospital ED!

EDnursing uses all your skills and provides daily learning opportunities, witharound 33000 patient presentations per annum across the lifespan.We focuson excellent, quality care and are committed to improving the experience ofpatients and their whanau.

About theTeam/Service/ Location

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough)is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly3,000 strong, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer, supportingthe health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.

Our main locations are Nelson andWairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we arespread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work canbe challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard tomake a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

Excitingchanges have taken place in our Emergency Department recently with a major refurbishmentto meet the growing needs of our community. The redevelopment has increased ourbed capacity to 29 and introduced modern features designed to enhance patientcare and staff wellbeing. Isolation bays with negative pressure and anteroomsopened on 4 November 2025, marking the first milestone in this transformation.Additional improvements include dedicated mental health rooms, a welcomingwhānau room, and expanded staff areas.

About you

• You will be a NZ Registered Nurse with a currentNZNC practising certificate and post-registration nursing experience in ED oracute care.
• You will also be a team player, who enjoys keepingup to date with clinical practice, with excellent organisational and timemanagement skills and a commitment to quality.

Working atHealth New Zealand

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community. Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

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