Registered Nurses, (Emergency Department)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department on a fixed‑term parental leave cover. This fast‑paced role delivers safe, patient‑centered care to a wide range of acute presentations in a supportive team environment.

You will assess and respond to urgent cases, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality improvement while maintaining professional standards and pursuing ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (PDRP)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a high‑pressure setting
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in an acute setting
• Deliver high‑quality care in a fast‑paced and often unpredictable environment
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best patient outcomes
• Support patients and whānau through urgent and complex health situations
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and best practice initiatives
• Maintain professional standards and ongoing development through PDRP

Skills

NZ APC

Eligibility to work NZ

PDRP

Clinical assessment

Communication & teamwork

Prioritisation

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Job description

Gisborne HospitalPart-time and Full time positions availablePermanentHealth 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 NewZealanders.

About the Role

Work at the frontline of acute care and make a real difference every dayJoin a fast‑paced Emergency Department supporting our community when it matters mostWe are seeking a motivated and adaptableRegistered Nurseto join ourEmergency Department (ED)on afixed‑term parental leave cover.This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, deliveringsafe, effective, and patient‑centered careto a wide range of acute presentations.

In this role, you will:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in an acute setting
• Deliver high‑quality care in a fast‑paced and often unpredictable environment
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best patient outcomes
• Support patients and whānau through urgent and complex health situations
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and best practice initiatives
• Maintain professional standards and ongoing development through PDRP

Position Description: Registered Nurse ED

About the Team/Service/ Location

OurEmergency Department teamprovides 24-hour care for patients across the Tairāwhiti region, delivering timely assessment and treatment for a wide range of presentations.Youll be part of ahigh‑performing, supportive teamthat thrives on teamwork, responsiveness, and clinical excellence. The service works closely with inpatient wards, specialist teams, and community providers to ensure coordinated care for patients and their whānau.This is a rewarding environment where no two days are the same, offering excellent opportunities to build your clinical confidence and capability.

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About you

You will be a resilient and proactive Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a fast‑paced clinical environment.

You will bring:

• A currentNZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• CurrentEligibility to work in New Zealand
• A commitment to ongoing professional development (PDRP)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• The ability to prioritise and manage workload in a high‑pressure setting
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori

Whether you already have Emergency Department experience or are looking to grow your skills in acute nursing, we encourage you to apply.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand. 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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]