Registered Nurse - Fracture Clinic Fixed Term

Marketplace; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Southern in Dunedin Hospital is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Fracture Clinic on a fixed-term basis. The role involves supporting patients and whānau through the orthopaedic care journey, in a busy outpatient setting, alongside medical and allied health colleagues.

Applicants must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with APC, and have orthopaedic or surgical outpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC.
• Experience in surgical, orthopaedic, emergency or outpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and whānau throughout the orthopaedic care journey in a busy outpatient clinic.
• Collaborate with medical and allied health teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Nursing registration

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

# Registered Nurse - Fracture Clinic Fixed Term at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Registered Nurse - Fracture Clinic Fixed Term****Dunedin Hospital*** **Fixed Term Position ending 03/05/2027*** **4 FTE – 32 hours per fortnight**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**Are you a motivated Registered Nurse with excellent clinical skills and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care? We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable nurse to join our Fracture Clinic team.You will play an integral role in supporting patients and families/whanau throughout their orthopaedic care journey, working alongside medical and allied health team in a busy outpatient setting.**About location and service**Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.**About you**To be successful in this role, you will have:* Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC* Previous surgical, orthopaedic, emergency, or outpatient experience (preferred)* Strong assessment, organisational, and communication skills* The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team* A commitment to providing equitable, compassionate, and culturally safe care**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.**Salary Range**This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, between Step 2 $83,725 and Step 7 $109,407 pro-rata p.a dependant on relevant experience.**How to Apply**To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 02 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail] will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Otago || Position type: | Fixed Term || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 28-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 02-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1954826 || Attachment: | 01\\_PD\\_Registered\\_Nurse\\_Generic\\_202509.pdf (PDF, 115KB)Job Description || File links: | || Website: | |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.