RN Medical Admissions and Planning Unit (MAPU) NN 0.8 fixed term 12 mths

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health in Nelson Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Admissions and Planning Unit (MAPU). The 0.8 FTE fixed‑term 12‑month role involves caring for adults with medical and cardiac conditions in a fast‑paced MAPU environment.

You will work rostered, rotating shifts across seven days and bring post‑registration acute care experience. NZNC registration and practising certificate are essential, with a strong team focus and commitment to high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NZNC registration and practising certificate.
• Experience in medical, cardiac, or acute nursing.
• Rostered, rotating shifts across seven days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Medical Admissions and Planning Unit (MAPU).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely, high‑quality care.
• Support patients and families and contribute to fast-paced clinical decisions.

Skills

Nursing experience

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Education

NZNC registration

Job description

RN Medical Admissions and Planning Unit (MAPU) NN 0.8 fixed term 12 mths

• Registered Nurse - Medical Admissions& Planning Unit, Nelson Hospital
• 12 month fixed term role
• 0.8FTE working 64 hours a fortnight
• Medical, emergency, cardiology, orother acute care post-registration experience

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About theRole

NelsonHospital’s Medical Admissions and Planning Unit (MAPU) delivers acute inpatientcare to adults presenting with a broad range of medical and cardiac conditions.With a target length of stay of 36 hours, MAPU offers a fast-paced, dynamicclinical environment where you’ll have excellent opportunities to apply anddevelop your clinical skills.

This roleinvolves rostered, rotating shifts across seven days, providing variety andflexibility in your work schedule.

About the Team/Location

MAPU is a supportive, close-knit team of nurses, doctors, and alliedhealth professionals who work collaboratively to deliver timely, high-qualitycare. With a strong focus on teamwork and communication, the unit provides apositive environment where everyone contributes to achieving the best outcomesfor patients.

Aboutyou

You are a registered nursewith a current Nursing Council of New Zealand (NZNC) registration andpractising certificate, and bring experience in medical, cardiac, or acutenursing.

You are committed todelivering high-quality, patient-centred care and thrive as part of acollaborative team. You take pride in staying up to date with best practiceande rmotivated to develop your clinical knowledge and skills.

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusiveso that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

If you haveany general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on [e-mail] or for more role specific questions please contact Jodie Winwood Associate Charge Nurse Manager Medical Admissions and PlanningUnit on [e-mail] .

Wewill review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitmentprocess, before the closing date of this advert.