Registered Nurses - Duty Nurse Team

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Masterton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for Duty Nurse positions at Wairarapa Hospital in New Zealand. The role offers both full and part-time opportunities to provide nursing cover in various clinical settings. Applicants must hold a current nursing certificate and possess excellent communication skills. This role involves working on a rotating schedule to support a diverse and inclusive community in a rural healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Registered Nurse.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing cover in various clinical settings.
• Work within Wairarapa Hospital as directed by the Duty Nurse Manager.
• Assist with patient ambulance transfers as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

NZ Registered General and Obstetric or Comprehensive Nurse

Current Annual Practicing Certificate with NZ Nursing Council

Job description

Wairarapa Hospital - Duty Nurse Team

Fixed term - Full or Part Time Positions

NZNO MECA

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

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join our Duty Nurse Team, we are a pool of nurses providing nursing cover in a variety of clinical settings at Health New Zealand Wairarapa.

These roles work within Wairarapa Hospital to provide nursing relief cover as directed by the Duty Nurse Manager to various units of Hospital Services (primarily Acute Services, Medical Surgical Ward, Assessment & Rehabilitation and Paediatrics) as required. This may involve working in more than one area within a shift as workloads fluctuate and can also include patient ambulance transfers.

Monday - Sunday rostered and rotating shifts, please indicate your prefered hours in your cover letter, the reason for the fixed term is to cover Parental Leave

About the Team/Service/ Location

Wairarapa Hospital serves a mainly rural population of around 48,800. Wairarapa Hospital has up to 92 beds and provides most secondary services including Acute Services with associated High Dependency Unit, medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, and rehabilitation. The hospital campus includes Selina Sutherland Private Hospital.

About you

You will be either an experienced Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team.

• NZ Registered General and Obstetric or Comprehensive Nurse.
• Hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate with NZ Nursing Council

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 24 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]