Registered Nurse - MDSU

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym membership

Free flu vaccinations

Discounted goods

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes is seeking a Registered Nurse for Tauranga Hospital's Medical Day Stay Unit (MDSU). The role supports day procedures, with pre- and post-care, in a focused, collaborative setting. 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) part-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:30pm, based in Tauranga.

Applicants should live within 20 minutes of the hospital and hold NZNC registration with APC. The team provides 24/7 on-call endoscopy services; the unit emphasizes autonomous practice within

Qualifications

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience in day stay, ambulatory care, or procedural services preferred.
• Strong assessment, recovery, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-care for day-stay procedures.
• Care for patients undergoing day infusions, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, or radiology.
• Contribute to safe, compassionate care and on-call roster after training.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Patient education

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

NZNC registration and APC

Job description

Based in the stunning Bay of Plenty with beaches, lifestyle, and a vibrant community.

Permanent part time available - 8 FTE / 32 hours per week.

• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership.
• Free flu vaccinations.
• Discounted goods.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Day Stay Unit (MDSU) at Tauranga Hospital. Our unit is operational Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 5:30pm, and we provide care for patients undergoing day infusions, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, radiological procedures, and other short-stay treatments.

This role is well suited to nurses with broad clinical experience, particularly in ambulatory or procedural care, who thrive in a focused and well-paced environment. Pre and post care is a key part of this role, and your ability to work autonomously while contributing to a cohesive team will be essential.

The unit also provides 24/7 on-call endoscopy services. Once trained, nurses will participate in the roster and must live within 20 minutes of the hospital, hold a valid NZ driver's license, and have access to a registered vehicle.

We have available a permanent part time opportunity working 0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week.

About the Team/Service/Location

MDSU is a streamlined, patient-focused unit where efficiency, trust, and collaboration define the culture. The team works across multiple disciplines, supported by robust systems and a commitment to safe, compassionate care.

About you

You bring confidence, adaptability, and a calm presence in busy settings. Whether you're already experienced in procedural nursing or ready to step into a new specialty, your focus on quality care and teamwork will help you thrive in this environment.

What you will bring

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Experience in day stay, ambulatory care, or procedural services (preferred).
• Strong assessment, recovery, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team.

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.