Registered Nurse

• Registered Nurse । Wairoa Hospital
• 12 month Fixed Term – to cover maternity leave - 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE)

• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.
• Job Security & Growth – Enjoy long-term career stability in an essential and ever-growing industry.
• Flexible Work Schedules – Multiple shift options to fit your lifestyle, on rostered rotating shifts
• Career Advancement – Access ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities for growth.
• Team-Oriented Environment – Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive and diverse workplace.
• Impactful Work – Make a real difference in patients' lives and contribute to community well-being.

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

Provide health care to patients and whānau which uses scientific and nursing knowledge to inform comprehensive assessments, determine health needs, develop differential diagnoses, plan care and determine appropriate interventions.

Provide health care that is consistent with education, assessed competence, relevant legislated requirements and is guided by the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s standards for registered nurses.

This role is within a small rural hospital, and it is expected that at times nursing staff will be required to work across all nursing areas in Wairoa health centre, including ED and inpatient ward, Maternity inpatient unit, outpatient department and community services.

Rostered Rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our small rural hospital team consists of a wide range of disciplines that we work closely together for our Wairoa community. We have 9 ward beds and two ED beds.

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About you

Essential:

• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand as Registered Nurse.
• Holds a current annual practising certificate as Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• IV designation.

Desired:

• Holds a currently assessed nursing portfolio as assessed via an approved PDRP
• Rural Nursing Experience
• Acute medical and / or emergency or paediatric care

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 apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 7th May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anne Bruce via email on Anne.Bruce@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.