Registered Nurse - Ward 2, Medical and Elder Services

New Zealand Government Joba; Northland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whangārei is seeking a Registered Nurse for a permanent, part-time position (0.8FTE) delivering high-quality, compassionate care in medical wards. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring safety and evidence-based practice while supporting health equity for whānau.

The role emphasises patient education, health promotion and ongoing professional development within a supportive team committed to clinical

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current practising certificate.
• Current PDRP portfolio.
• Recent clinical nursing experience, ideally in a medical environment.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred nursing care that promotes positive health outcomes.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Contribute to health promotion, patient education and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Registration with Nursing Council NZ

PDRP portfolio

Clinical nursing experience

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Permanent, part-time role (0.8FTE) working 32-hours per week in medical wards at Whangārei Hospital

Make a meaningful difference every day by delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and whānau across our community.

Join a supportive team committed to professional growth, clinical excellence, and equitable health outcomes for all.

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 provide patient-centred nursing care that promotes positive health outcomes and support individuals and whānau throughout their healthcare journey.

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring services are delivered safely, professionally and in accordance with evidence-based practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills while working in a dynamic healthcare environment.

You will play an important role in health promotion, patient education, quality improvement initiatives, and supporting colleagues and learners.

We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about delivering culturally safe care, building strong therapeutic relationships, and contributing to continuous service improvement.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the people of Te Tai Tokerau.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where patient wellbeing, professional development, and continuous improvement are at the centre of everything we do.

Based in Northland, youll enjoy a fantastic lifestyle with beautiful coastlines, outdoor adventures, vibrant communities and a strong sense of connection, all while building your nursing career within a supportive health service.

For more information on living and working in Northland.

About you

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, and a current practising certificate
• Current Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio
• Recent clinical nursing experience, ideally within a medical nursing environment
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills with the ability to adapt in a busy clinical environment

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.