Registered Nurse - Ward 4 - Surgical Services

North Island - Northland; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward 4 is a 28-bed inpatient surgical ward at Whangarei Hospital. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to grow in surgical nursing within a supportive team and a community-focused environment.

You will join a dynamic team that values ongoing education and professional development, with opportunities to develop assessment skills and clinical judgement across colorectal and general surgery, in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Committed to providing high-quality patient care.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care on Ward 4 across surgical specialties.
• Develop assessment skills, clinical judgement, and expertise in acute care.
• Join a welcoming and collaborative team that values ongoing education.
• Support inpatient surgical management and recovery.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Professional development

Education

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

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Registered Nurse - Ward 4 - Surgical Services

North Island - Northland – Whangarei, North Island

• Ward 4 Surgical Services, Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent full-time, 40 hours per week rostered shifts
• A fantastic opportunity for new graduates and early-career nurses to develop a strong foundation in surgical nursing within a supportive team environment.
• Finish rewarding surgical shifts and enjoy Northlands unbeatable lifestylestunning beaches, outdoor adventure, and true worklife balance

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

Are you a passionate and motivated Registered Nurse with an interest in surgical nursing? Whether you're early in your nursing career or looking to further develop your surgical skills, Ward 4 offers an excellent opportunity to build confidence, broaden your clinical experience, and grow within a supportive team environment.

Ward 4 is a dynamic surgical ward where nurses play a key role in patient recovery and wellbeing. Caring for patients across a range of surgical specialties provides excellent opportunities to develop assessment skills, clinical judgement, and expertise in acute care.

You’ll join a welcoming and collaborative team that values ongoing education and actively support our nurses with learning opportunities that strengthen confidence, capability, and career progressions.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Ward 4 is a 28bed inpatient surgical ward in Whangarei Hospital, one of the main secondary hospitals serving Northland. It operates within Surgical Services, caring for adult patients requiring inpatient surgical management and recovery. We support both elective and acute admissions.

Ward 4 supports a mix of surgical specialties, such as colorectal, complex general surgery, complex urology and trauma providing you with variety and making each day different.

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About you

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for learning and professional development

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.