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

Marketplace; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Admissions and Planning Unit (MAPU) at Nelson Hospital. This 12-month fixed-term, 0.8 FTE role offers rostered, rotating shifts across seven days in a fast-paced acute care setting.

You will join a collaborative MAPU team providing timely inpatient care for adults with medical, cardiac, and other acute conditions, targeting a 36-hour length of stay.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NZNC registration and practising certificate.
• Experience in medical, cardiac, or acute nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient-centred care in MAPU.
• Work rostered, rotating shifts across seven days.
• Contribute to timely, high-quality inpatient care with target LOS of 36 hours.

Skills

Nursing

Cardiac care

Acute nursing

Job description

# RN Medical Admissions and Planning Unit (MAPU) NN 0.8 fixed term 12 mths at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Registered Nurse - Medical Admissions & Planning Unit, Nelson Hospital* 12 month fixed term role* 0.8FTE working 64 hours a fortnight* Medical, emergency, cardiology, or other 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 practice andare motivated to develop your clinical knowledge and skills.**Workingat Health New Zealand**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.**Howto Apply**Toapply please click '**apply now**.' All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal by 04.11.26**.** If you haveany general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on [e-mail] or for more role specific questions please contactJodie 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.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough || Location: | Nelson Hospital || Position type: | Contract/Temp Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 21-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 04-Nov-2026 || Reference: | R2N26-222 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/ |