Registered Nurse - General Ward, Kaitaia Hospital (Fixed Term)

New Zealand Government; Northland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaitaia Hospital in Northland is seeking a Registered Nurse to work across our General Ward and Accident & Medical service, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse population. You will apply your clinical expertise and work within a multidisciplinary team to support education, advocacy, case management, care coordination, and discharge planning, in a supportive rural setting.

This fixed-term, full-time role offers rostered shifts Monday to Sunday until February 2027 and the

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current NZ Practising Certificate.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Rural clinical experience considered beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across General Ward and Accident & Medical.
• Provide education, advocacy, case management, care coordination, and discharge planning.
• Support positive patient outcomes in a rural hospital setting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse with NZ Practising Certificate

Job description

General Ward and Accident & Medical, Kaitaia Hospital

Fixed-term, full-time position (40 hours per week), working rostered shifts across Monday to Sunday until February 2027

Join a supportive rural hospital team where you'll enjoy a diverse scope of practice, professional growth, and an exceptional Far North lifestyleHealth 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

As a Registered Nurse at Kaitaia Hospital, you will work across our General Ward and Accident & Medical service, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse population. Drawing on your clinical expertise and professional judgement, you will provide holistic nursing care that is safe, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of patients and their whānau.You will play an important role in supporting positive patient outcomes through education, advocacy, case management, care coordination, and discharge planning. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical experience within a rural hospital setting where no two days are the same.Click here for view the position description.

About the Team/Service/Location

Kaitaia Hospital is Health New Zealands northernmost hospital. It is a general hospital serving a widely scattered population. The 20 bed hospital has a general ward, maternity and emergency ward with all the supporting services, and provides a substantial community health service.For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

As a Registered Nurse, you need to have excellent communication skills, who can thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing priorities.Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Practicing CertificateThe ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA commitment to ongoing learning and developmentA dedication to achieving equitable outcomes for MaoriPrevious experience in a rural clinical setting would be beneficial, however not essential 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.