Registered Nurses - Matariki - casual positions

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is inviting applications from Registered Nurses for casual positions at Matariki Continuing Care in Te Awamutu. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering patient‑centred care to older adults in recovery, rehabilitation, and ongoing health needs.

We seek experienced RNs with APC registration and at least 5 years of healthcare experience. The role requires flexibility across shifts, strong clinical judgement, and commitment to high standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Current APC and registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Minimum of 5 years healthcare experience.
• Strong team player with good time management and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with medical conditions.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition; escalate when needed.
• Administer medications and treatments per clinical guidelines.
• Support patients with respiratory therapies as required.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote infection control and a safe working environment.
• Participate in ongoing learning and professional development.

Skills

APC registration

Registered Nurse

Time management

Autonomy

Team player

Job description

Registered Nurses - Matariki - casual positions

• Matariki Continuing Care - Te Awamutu
• Casual positions available

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

Were seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team at Matariki Continuing Care. At Matariki, we support patients through recovery, rehabilitation, and ongoing health needs. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, are committed to delivering compassionate, highquality care for older adults, and you want to be part of a team thats focused on delivering excellent, patient-centred care, wed love to hear from you.

As an RN in our service, you will play a key clinical role within a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. Were looking for nurses who are confident in their clinical practice, proactive in their approach, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference during what can be a challenging time for patients and their whānau.

Experience in an acute, hospital, or agedcare setting is preferred. Youll need to be comfortable working any shift, demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and remain calm and focused in a busy environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with a range of medical conditions.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns when needed.
• Administer medications and treatments in line with clinical guidelines.
• Support patients with respiratory therapies, including oxygen and non-invasive ventilation where required.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote a safe working environment and adhere to infection control practices.
• Participate in ongoing learning and professional development.

As a part of the wider Waikato District, we can offer you:

• A strong supportive and collegial work environment.
• Access to quality training and professional development opportunities.
• Professional on the job training.

You will have the opportunity to develop your nursing skills in our cohesive team at Matariki where teamwork is highly valued and supported. Come and join our amazing team of nurses!

About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• Current APC and registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Minimum of 5 years healthcare experience.
• Strong team player.
• Good time management & ability to work autonomously.

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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 30 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at [e-mail]

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