Registered Nurse, Outpatients 0.5FTE (Fixed Term)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti in Gisborne is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Outpatients on a part-time, fixed-term basis to cover parental leave. You will support patients, work with a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care with local and visiting Specialists.

The role emphasizes high-quality, patient-centred care with opportunities for professional development and teamwork in a dynamic Outpatients service.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with clinical experience; post-grad qualifications preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical setting.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, deliver care and education to patients in Outpatients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and visiting Specialists.
• Contribute to patient assessment, management and care delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Team player

Time management

Education

Post graduate qualifications preferred

Tools

Plastering skills

Job description

Gisborne Hospital

Part-time 0.5 FTE (40 Hours per fortnight) Fixed Term - Parental Leave Cover

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

As a Registered Nurse Outpatients you will play a vital role in providing support, delivering care and education to patients across the Tairawhiti region. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to assess, manage and support people covering a variety of conditions. You will work closely with both local and visiting Specialists attending the Outpatient Department.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Outpatients service is a small but passionate team committed to providing high‑quality, patient-centred care. You will be part of a supportive environment that encourages clinical growth, cultural awareness and innovation in care delivery.

About you

• Registered Nurse with 3 years experience preferable, however we welcome New graduate applications
• Post graduate qualifications preferred
• Plastering skills desired
• Strong level of computer literacy and a desire to widen your range of technical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with an ability to be flexible and adaptable to the changes that occur throughout the day
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume clinical setting
• The desire for a commitment to continuous professional development
• A good team player, happy to jump in and support others when required
• Good time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Current Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Local community knowledge would be of benefit

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]

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