Registered Nurse - Wairoa - Fixed-Term

New Zealand Government; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Wairoa Hospital and Health Centre team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

The role offers exposure to acute and emergency care within a rural setting, with a supportive team and a chance to make a real difference in the Hawke's Bay community.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Strong clinical nursing skills for fast-paced healthcare settings.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• As a Registered Nurse at Wairoa Hospital, deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and emergency settings.
• Use assessment and clinical decision-making skills to plan and coordinate care for patients and whānau.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide services across a rural health environment.
• Support a diverse community and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing registration

Clinical nursing skills

Communication & teamwork

Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment

Time management & organisation

Professional development

Job description

Registered Nurse - Wairoa Hospital 12 month fixed - term to cover maternity leave.Fixed Term /Part - Time 64 hours fortnight 0.8 FTE

This is a unique opportunity to gain broad rural nursing experience, work across diverse clinical areas, and make a meaningful difference within a supportive team and close-knit community.

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, you will join our dedicated team at Wairoa Hospital and Health Centre, delivering high - quality, patient - centred care across a range of clinical settings. This fixed-term opportunity offers a diverse and rewarding scope of practice, where you'll use your assessment, clinical decision-making and nursing skills to provide care for patients and whānau in both the Acute Ward and Emergency Department.

Working in a rural health environment means no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to build broad clinical experience across a variety of services, collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, and make a genuine impact in a close-knit community. This is an ideal role for a nurse who enjoys variety, autonomy and delivering meaningful care where it matters most.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Wairoa nursing team provides essential healthcare services to the local community through a collaborative and supportive rural hospital and health centre environment. We work closely together to deliver acute, emergency and community-focused care, ensuring patients receive high-quality treatment closer to home.

Located in the beautiful East Coast region, Wairoa offers an affordable lifestyle, easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation and a welcoming community, making it a fantastic place to live and work.

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About you

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).


• Strong clinical nursing skills with the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.


• Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship - building skills.


• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.


• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New ZealandTe 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.