Registered Nurse - Ward 2A

Taranaki District Health Board; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse for a fixed term maternity leave cover in the Rehabilitation Service, Acute Stroke and Older Peoples Health Ward in New Plymouth.

The role involves supervising Enrolled Nurses and HCAs, working within a dynamic team, and delivering patient care across rotating shifts. Applicants must hold current APC and have at least 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current APC and NZ recognition.
• Minimum 2 years experience in related setting.
• Ability to supervise Enrolled Nurses and HCAs.
• Willingness to work rotating rosters and 0.9 FTE terms.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direction to Enrolled Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
• Deliver patient care within Rehabilitation Service, Acute Stroke and Older Peoples Health Ward.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to reach patient goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Time management

APC registered

Tech in practice

Education

RN Registration

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Employment type: 0.9 FTE Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover,

Rotating and rostered shifts

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

Applications are invited from a Registered Nurse to fill our fixed term maternity leave position in our busyRehabilitation Service, Acute Stroke andOlder Peoples Health Ward.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Come and join a dynamic team of dedicated nurses who are passionate as they work alongside patients to see them reach their highest potential.You will beproviding appropriate supervision and direction to Enrolled Nurses and Healthcare Assistants who are performing delegated patient care tasks, working alongside the same team.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Ability to work within a team.
• Motivation and self-direction.
• Well-developed time management skills.
• Current APC
• Have an ability to integrate technology device and software into practice.
• minimum of 2 years experience

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.

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

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 26/11/2026.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.