Registered Nurse - Medical Short Stay

North Island - Northland Whangarei; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for Registered Nurses to join the Medical and Elder Services at Whangārei Hospital. Permanent full‑time and part‑time roles are available across medical short stay wards, offering a diverse and rewarding clinical environment.

These roles suit new graduates or experienced nurses seeking growth, with a supportive, multidisciplinary team and emphasis on patient and whānau‑centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NZ Nursing Council registration.
• Annual Practising Certificate required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality nursing care aligned to standards.
• Develop clinical skills across medical specialties.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients.
• Contribute to a positive ward culture focused on learning.

Skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Annual Practising Certificate

NZ Registered Nurse

Job description

• Medical and Elder Services, Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent full and part time positions available
• Rostered shifts Monday to Sunday (including night shifts)

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

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Medical and Elder Services at Whangārei Hospital. Permanent full time and part time opportunities are available across our medical short stay wards, providing a diverse and rewarding clinical environment.

These positions would suit new graduate or early in career nurses looking to build a strong clinical foundation or an experienced nurse seeking a new challenge. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and whānau.

Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will care for patients with a wide range of acute and complex medical conditions, providing high-quality, person and whānau-centred care and contributing to positive health outcomes.

As a Registered Nurse in the medical short stay wards at Whangarei Hospital you will:

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in accordance with Nursing Council competencies and best practice standards.
• Develop your clinical skills across a broad range of medical specialties.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Contribute to a positive ward culture focused on learning, support, and continuous improvement.

Our Medical and Elder Services team offers a supportive and welcoming environment where nurses are encouraged to develop professionally and expand their clinical knowledge. These wards provide exposure to a diverse range of medical presentations, making them an ideal place for new graduates and early-career nurses to build confidence, broaden their experience, and strengthen their clinical practice.

You will be supported by experienced nursing staff, educators, and multidisciplinary colleagues who are passionate about fostering learning and professional growth.

Located in the beautiful Te Tai Tokerau - Northland, Whangārei offers an enviable lifestyle with stunning beaches, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed pace of life, all while working within a progressive and supportive health service.

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About you

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Initiative, flexibility, and a positive approach to patient care.
• Good team player and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.