Registered Nurse - Medical Infusion Unit (Fixed Term)

CGR Services; Otago; On-site; NZD 82,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Dunedin invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Medical Infusion Unit. The role provides intravenous treatments to a variety of specialty patients, with infusions booked from Monday to Friday.

This fixed-term vacancy is 24 hours per week, based at Dunedin Hospital, offering a chance to work in a busy outpatient setting as part of a friendly team. You must hold NZ Nursing Council registration with an APC, and have IV cannulation/infusion skills,

Qualifications

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
• IV cannulation and infusion skills are required
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong time management and organisational abilities

Responsibilities

• Provide intravenous medical treatments to patients in the Medical Infusion Unit
• Manage infusion bookings on an appointment-based plan, Monday to Friday
• Work within the Gastroenterology Department and alongside the broader team
• Contribute to efficient outpatient services and patient-centred care
• Demonstrate adaptability and collaboration with other professionals

Skills

IV cannulation

Infusion administration

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Job description

Registered Nurse – Medical Infusion Unit Salary Base $81,683 - $106,739 + KiwiSaver

• Dunedin Hospital
• Part-time 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.

Application deadline: 21 September 2026