Registered Nurse - Medical Ward

Marketplace; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 84,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern in Dunedin is seeking a Registered Nurse for Ward 8 Medicine. The role is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight) on a permanent basis, with salary band $83,725 - $109,407 per annum pro rata, plus KiwiSaver.

You will provide high-quality general medicine nursing care and adapt to our electronic patient medication chart system. We value autonomy, teamwork and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Previous experience in an acute setting would be an advantage.

Skills

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

APC current

Tools

Electronic patient medication charts

Job description

# Registered Nurse - Medical Ward at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Registered Nurse – Ward 8 Medicine****Salary band $83,725 - $109,407 + KiwiSaver*** **Dunedin Hospital*** **0.8 FTE / 64 hours per fortnight*** **Permanent vacancy**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**Our general medicine service is compassionate, friendly and we are committed to high standards of practice. When you join us, we will support your on-going professional development, and encourage you to progress with your career goals, so it is important to us that you are self-motivated and have a desire to succeed. We are proud that we were one of the first services that worked off electronic patient medication charts, so you will need to be comfortable and skilled in using computers, or willing to learn**About us**Health New Zealand I 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.Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there's literally something for everyone.**About you*** Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC,* Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals* Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills* Previous experience in an acute setting would be an advantage**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. **Salary range**This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 2 ($83,725 p.a) and Step 7 ($109,407 p.a) prorata of the Registered Nurse scale.**How to Apply**To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 17 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail] will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Otago || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 03-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 17-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1955836 || Attachment: | 01\\_PD\\_Registered\\_Nurse\\_Generic\\_202509.pdf (PDF, 115KB)Job Description |