Fixed Term, Registered Nurse - General & Vascular Surgery Ward

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, General & Vascular Surgery Ward
• Fixed Term, Part-time 64 hour’s per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Team-Oriented Environment – Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive and diverse workplace.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic General & Vascular Surgery Ward on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This 0.8FTE position (64 hours per fortnight) is ideal for a passionate nurse who enjoys the fast pace of surgical nursing, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

You will play a key role in supporting patients through their surgical journey, managing acute post-operative care, and contributing to positive patient outcomes. Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or return to the surgical setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a supportive and professional environment

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our General & Vascular Surgery Ward is a busy, acute 36-bed inpatient unit caring for a wide range of surgical patients. You’ll be working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and person-centred care.

The ward provides care for patients undergoing general, vascular, breast, endocrine, and hepatobiliary surgeries. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive team that fosters a positive working environment.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You are a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate (APC), committed to providing high-quality care and making a real difference in the lives of surgical patients.

You thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and have the ability to remain calm and organised under pressure. Your excellent clinical judgement, attention to detail, and proactive approach ensure patients receive safe, timely, and effective care. You value collaboration and understand the importance of clear communication and mutual respect in a multidisciplinary team setting.

You will bring:

• A current New Zealand Nursing Council APC
• Sound clinical knowledge and nursing assessment skills, ideally with experience in surgical or acute care
• A commitment to patient-centred care, ensuring dignity, safety, and respect in all interactions
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, whānau, and colleagues
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing clinical situations
• A passion for learning and professional development, including a willingness to complete any required surgical or acute care upskilling

Whether you're looking to return to the surgical ward, or you're ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. We offer a welcoming and supportive team environment where you’ll be encouraged to grow and succeed.

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.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alison Olsen via email on alison.olsen@hbdhb.govt.nz

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