Registered Nurses - Emergency Department

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites skilled Registered Nurses to join Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department. We handle high-volume, high-acuity cases and provide frontline response 24/7.

You will bring NZCN registration and Annual Practising Certificate, and proven ED experience, with strong communication and teamwork to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in chaotic environments.

Qualifications

• Current NZCN registration and Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Proven nursing experience in an emergency department setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based nursing and ongoing development.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Interpersonal communication

Calm under pressure

Education

NZCN registration & APR

Job description

Registered Nurses - Emergency Department

• Work where others holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
• Located at Tauranga Hospital - flexible optoins available!
• We are seeking expressions of interest from Registered Nurses wanting to make a difference

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for skilled, passionate, and adaptable Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Emergency Department (ED) team at Tauranga Hospital.

We arent a quiet regional outpost. We are a high-volume, high-acuity frontline department handling over 50,000 presentations annually. From complex major trauma and acute beachside rescues to diverse paediatric and geriatric case-mixes, no two shifts are ever the same. Come an join the team where you will be part of the frontline response.

We are looking for the next wave of ED champions. Is that you?

The Emergency Department is the cornerstone of the community - providing urgent care to people of all ages, 24/7. It plays a critical role in the health of our community. Our team values collaboration, growth, and excellence. Supported by a strong professional culture and based in the heart of the stunning bay of Plenty region. This is your opportunity to advance your career while enjoying the ultimate work-life balance.

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About you

You are a clinician who thrives in chaos but delivers calm, structured care. You know how to make split-second, safe decisions when the pressure mounts, and you never lose your empathy along the way.

What you will bring

• Current NZCN registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Proven nursing experience in an emergency department setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

A commitment to evidence-based nursing and ongoing development.

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: TAU03170

Location:

North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Nursing - Critical Care / ICU / ITU