Registered Nurse - Medical Infusion Unit (Fixed Term)

South Island - Otago Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Dunedin invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Medical Infusion Unit on a fixed-term 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week) until May 2027. The role delivers IV therapies in an outpatient setting, within the Gastroenterology Department, and offers exposure to diverse clinical practice.

You will join a small, collaborative team, with responsibilities including appointment-based infusions Monday–Friday and contributing to high-quality patient care in a supportive

Qualifications

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and an APC.
• Friendly and calm demeanor, able to work independently and in a team.
• IV cannulation and infusion skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with other professionals.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Adaptable, flexible and solution-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide intravenous treatments in the Medical Infusion Unit.
• Infusions are booked on an appointment-based plan, Monday to Friday.
• Work within the Gastroenterology Department as part of the Infusion team.
• Be part of a small, efficient, friendly unit supporting patient care and community needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Medical Infusion Unit (Fixed Term)

Registered Nurse - Medical Infusion Unit

Salary Base $83,725 - $109,407 + KiwiSaver

• 0.6 FTE vacancy (24 hours per week)
• Fixed term vacancy till May 2027

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

• The Medical Infusion Unit provides intravenous medical treatments to patients from a variety of medical specialties such as Neurology, Gastroenterology and Rheumatology.
• Infusions are booked on an appointment-based plan, from Monday to Friday.
• The unit is housed within the Gastroenterology Department which is home to the broader Gastroenterology team of consultants, specialist nurses for IBD and Hepatology, and the National Bowel Screening Program co-ordinators.
• This growing department offers you the prospect of working in an outpatient service, and to be exposed to a different type of nursing practice.
• We are a small, efficient and friendly team, who are looking for a new team member to help us respond to the growing needs of the community who require the treatments we provide.

About us

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

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
• You need to be friendly and calm, able to work independently and at the same time genuinely interested in the best outcome for both patient and team.
• Current IV cannulation and infusion skills,
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused

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.

by 13 October 2026