Registered Nurse Emergency Department Nelson 0.8Fte Perm

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

Job summary

Nelson Hospital ED at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a NZ Registered Nurse for a permanent 0.8FTE role in the Nelson region. The ED handles around 33,000 patient presentations per year.

You will work in a modern, refurbished ED with a focus on quality care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development. The role offers a supportive, family-oriented community and opportunities to grow your expertise in emergency care.

Qualifications

• You will be a NZ Registered Nurse with a current NZNC practising certificate and post-registration nursing experience in ED or acute care.
• You will also be a team player, who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice, with excellent organisational and time management skills and a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the ED, assessing and prioritising patient needs.
• Collaborate with the ED team to deliver high-quality, safe patient care.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development within the department.

Skills

NZ Registered Nurse

Post-registration ED/Acute care

Team player

Time management

Quality focus

Education

NZNC practising certificate

Job description

• RN Emergency Department Nelson Hospital
• Permanent position
• 0.8FTE
• ED or Acute Care post-registration experience is preferred
• So many outdoor activities and tracks close by
• Very laid back, family orientated place to live

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

You will never have an uneventful day in the Nelson Hospital ED!

ED nursing uses all your skills and provides daily learning opportunities, with around 33000 patient presentations per annum across the lifespan. We focus on excellent, quality care and are committed to improving the experience of patients and their whanau.

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer, supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

Exciting changes have taken place in our Emergency Department recently with a major refurbishment to meet the growing needs of our community. The redevelopment has increased our bed capacity to 29 and introduced modern features designed to enhance patient care and staff wellbeing. Isolation bays with negative pressure and anterooms opened on 4 November 2025, marking the first milestone in this transformation. Additional improvements include dedicated mental health rooms, a welcoming whānau room, and expanded staff areas.

About you

• You will be a NZ Registered Nurse with a current NZNC practising certificate and post-registration nursing experience in ED or acute care.
• You will also be a team player, who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice, with excellent organisational and time management skills and a commitment to quality.

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.