Registered Nurse, Spinal Rehabilitation Unit

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & education opportunities

Long term career opportunities

Team leadership

Job summary

The Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit at Counties Manukau Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team. This permanent part-time role (0.8 FTE) offers the opportunity to support patients with spinal injuries across in-patient and outpatient services.

The unit provides ongoing training, research opportunities and long-term career development, with a supportive leadership team and a focus on equity in health outcomes.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience in a large NZ hospital.
• Experience in Rehabilitation is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with patients over a long period of time in spinal rehab.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team including medical and allied health staff.
• Deliver care across in-patient and out-patient settings.

Skills

Good communication skills

Initiative

Ability to think critically

Problem solving skills

Education

NZ Registered Nurse

Current Annual Practicing 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)

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

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

Job Number:CMH202617949