Registered Nurse - Vincent Ward, Dunstan Hospital

Central App; Clyde; Remote; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Otago Health Services Limited is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Vincent Ward at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde, Central Otago. This permanent part-time role (0.8 FTE) offers exposure to acute inpatient care in a rural hospital setting, with a supportive multidisciplinary team and potential on-call shifts.

December 2026 start preferred. You must hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with the NZ Nursing Council and demonstrate motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to professional

Qualifications

• Current Annual Practising Certificate with the NZ Nursing Council.
• Experience in acute inpatient ward preferred.
• Able to work rostered shifts including on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute medical, trauma and emergency care, rehabilitation and palliative care.
• Work closely with medical and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver high-quality rural healthcare in a 24-bed ward.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Team collaboration

Flexible roster

Self-motivated

Education

NZ Nursing Council ANZ practising certificate

Job description

Central Otago Health Services Limited:Registered Nurse - Vincent Ward, Dunstan Hospital

Listed: 27 Oct 2026

Dunstan Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Vincent Ward - permanent part-time position available!

Dunstan Hospital is a rural trust hospital based in Clyde, Central Otago. We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to secure a role on our highly impressive acute inpatient ward, where you will receive the best rural healthcare experience ever. We provide a wide range of healthcare services for a large geographical area, two and half hours from our base hospital in Dunedin.

Our ward comprises 24 beds, including a 3 bed High Dependency Unit. We provide acute medical care, trauma/emergency medical care (no walk in ED) rehabilitation and palliative care throughout the age spectrum. You will work closely with the medical team and all members of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Our ward nurses must be available to work rostered shifts on variable days including the on-call roster. We have a 0.8 FTE permanent position available, with a December 2026 start preferred.

We are looking for a nurse who has:

• A current Annual Practising Certificate with the NZ Nursing Council.
• Is self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic both in service delivery and professional development.

Applications will close Wednesday 11 November 2026. Please note you must have the current legal right to work for our organisation to apply.