Registered Nurse - Outpatients

New Zealand Government Joba; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised gym membership

Free Flu vaccinations

Discounted goods

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's Outpatients Service (OPD) at Tauranga Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a fast-paced, varied role across three sites. You will support clinic workflows, prepare patients for specialist appointments and assist with procedures, wound care, casting, and paediatric care.

We value teamwork, high-quality patient-centred care and strong communication. A current practicing certificate and at least four years in hospital settings are required; 0.6 FTE

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate.
• Minimum of four years' practical hospital experience.
• Ability to assess, communicate and organise in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficient with standard hospital information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinic workflows and procedures in OPD.
• Perform complex wound management and orthopaedic casting as required.
• Provide paediatric care within child and youth OPD and educate patients and whānau.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Hospital data systems

Job description

Located at Tauranga Hospital + Free onsite parkingPermanent Part-time 0.6 FTE (24 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 serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in the Outpatients Service (OPD), no two days are ever the same. 3 different sites and multiple clinics you will need to procure the skills to manage (all training will be supplied in house) You will be responsible for clinic workflows, ensuring patients are efficiently prepared ahead of their specialist appointments, alongside performing clinical assessments. Your daily duties will include assisting with procedures, conducting complex wound management, orthopaedic casting, alongside working with children in child and youth outpatients and providing essential health education to patients and their whānau. We have most specialties onsite that use the outpatients service so if you like variety and change this is the place for you.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Outpatient Department (OPD) at Tauranga Hospital operates as a critical, fast-paced ambulatory care hub covering a wide variety of medical and surgical clinics. Our team is a highly collaborative, tight-knit, and multidisciplinary unit comprised of Consultants, Registrars, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and dedicated administrative support staff. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for both our patients and our colleagues. Based in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, our department operates primarily on a daytime, Monday-to-Friday schedule, fostering a healthy work-life balance and a strong sense of professional community.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, compassionate person who brings competence, a strong sense of teamwork, and a patient-focused mindset to every shift. You are committed to high-quality care and thrive in a busy ward environment.

What We Are Looking For

• A registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate, and a minimum of four years practical experience in a hospital setting
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment with excellent assessment, communication and organisational skills
• Strong computer literacy with standard hospital data platforms and information systems
• 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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on Sunday 04 October 2026.