Registered Nurse, Spinal Rehabilitation Unit

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent team leadership

Training and education opportunities

Post graduate study and research

Long term career opportunities

Job summary

Health NZ Counties Manukau's Auckland Spinal Rehab Unit is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team. This permanent part-time role (0.8 FTE) offers opportunity to provide patient-centred care across inpatient, outpatient and outreach services.

To succeed you will have NZ RN registration, a current Annual Practising Certificate, and at least one year post-registration experience in a large NZ hospital.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with current APC.
• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience in a large NZ hospital.
• Rehabilitation experience preferred; spinal/orthopaedics/uro‑care advantageous.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

New Zealand Registered Nurse

Current Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Registered Nurse Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit

* Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau * Auckland Spinal Rehab Unit, Permanent Part Time Position Available (0.8 FTE)

Our Organisation: Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

About Us: The Auckland Spinal Unit is one of only two specialised units in New Zealand providing a regional service to patients with spinal injuries. We are an interdisciplinary team offering in-patient, out-patient and outreach services to our clients. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team. This is a very fulfilling job as you establish relationships with patients over a long period of time.

We can offer you:

• An excellent team with exceptional leadership
• Training and education opportunities including post graduate study and research
• The chance to develop knowledge in this speciality
• Long term career opportunities

All we want from you is initiative; good communication skills; the ability to think critically; good problem solving skills and at least 1 year recent experience in a large hospital setting in NZ (post registration).

Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous but not essential:

• Spinal
• Urology
• Orthopaedics
• Plastics
• Wound Care
• Rehabilitation

Essential:

• New Zealand Registered Nurse
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum 1 year post registration experience in a large hospital setting in NZ
• Experience in Rehabilitation (desired)

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

Job Number: CMH202617949