Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured learning through PDRP

Postgraduate education pathways

Job summary

Based in Tauranga, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes invites you to join our Surgical Services unit as a Registered Nurse in a permanent part-time role (0.6 FTE = 24 hours per week). You will provide high-quality care across a range of surgical specialties within a fast-paced, supportive ward, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers structured professional development through PDRP and postgraduate education pathways, with strong opportunities to grow your surgical

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NZNC registration and APC.
• Experience or strong interest in surgical nursing.
• Able to work mornings, afternoons and nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients across surgical specialties.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development including PDRP and education.
• Contribute to a fast-paced ward environment with patient-centred care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgement

Education

NZNC registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Build your nursing career in Tauranga, a coastal city known for sunshine, beaches, and strong community connectionPermanent part-time position 0.6 FTE / 24 hours per weekJoin a skilled surgical team with strong development pathways and ongoing learning opportunitiesHealth 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

Step into a surgical nursing environment where clinical skill, teamwork, and patient care come together. As a Registered Nurse with our Surgical Services unit, you will provide high-quality care to patients across a range of surgical specialties within a fast paced and supportive ward.You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated and effective care, contributing to positive patient outcomes throughout the surgical journey. The role offers a balance of hands-on clinical practice and ongoing professional development, with access to structured learning through PDRP and postgraduate education pathways.This is an opportunity to strengthen your surgical nursing experience while working in a team that values growth, collaboration, and excellence in care.

About the Team/Service/Location

Based at Tauranga Hospital, our Surgical Services unit is a dedicated and high performing team delivering care to patients across a range of surgical specialties. The ward environment is fast-paced and team focused, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, support, and continuous learning. Nurses work alongside experienced clinicians in a multidisciplinary setting that promotes knowledge sharing and professional growth. Tauranga Hospital is in a region known for its coastal lifestyle, warm climate, and vibrant community, offering a strong balance between career development and quality of life.

About You

You will be a capable and committed Registered Nurse with a genuine interest in surgical nursing and a patient focused approach to care. Calm, adaptable, and team oriented, you bring sound clinical judgement and the ability to work confidently across a range of clinical situations.

What you will bring:

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Experience in surgical nursing or a strong interest in developing within this area
• Ability to work rostered shifts across mornings, afternoons, and nights
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
• Effective communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development including participation in PDRP and further education

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 service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.