Rural Emergency RN — Impactful Care in Tokoroa

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Tokoroa; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks experienced Registered Nurses to join the rural Emergency Department and outpatient clinics at Tokoroa Hospital in a casual role. The position offers variety across ED and outpatient settings with a supportive, collaborative team.

Ideal candidates will have NZ registration and an Annual Practising Certificate, plus at least two years of emergency, acute, or rural hospital experience. A commitment to cultural competency and patient‑centred care is essential.

Qualifications

• Current NZ work visa is required.
• Annual Practising Certificate held in NZ.
• 2+ years' experience in emergency, acute, or rural hospital nursing.
• Ability to work autonomously in rural ED and clinics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for acute presentations.
• Maintain calm, professional presence in fast-paced settings.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to students and junior staff.
• Support nursing services across outpatient clinics.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competency

Autonomy

Clinical judgement

Leadership

Education

Annual Practising Certificate

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks experienced Registered Nurses to join the rural Emergency Department and outpatient clinics at Tokoroa Hospital in a casual role. The position offers variety across ED and outpatient settings with a supportive, collaborative team.

Ideal candidates will have NZ registration and an Annual Practising Certificate, plus at least two years of emergency, acute, or rural hospital experience. A commitment to cultural competency and patient‑centred care is essential.