Registered Nurse - Emergency

• Are you an experienced Emergency Department (ED) nurse looking to grow your career while enjoying the benefits of coastal living and a more balanced lifestyle?
• Join a supportive, well‑led team at Whangarei Hospital in New Zealand’s beautiful Northland region.
• Permanent part-time position or full-time positions available, with 8 hour rostered shifts

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

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will deliver safe, clinically sound, and patient‑centred care in a fast‑paced environment. You will apply advanced nursing judgement, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to continuous service and practice development. Recent emergency nursing experience is preferred, as this role involves the assessment and management of acute and critical presentations.

You will join a well‑supported Emergency Department with strong clinical leadership, a collaborative culture, and a clear focus on ongoing professional development.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Whangarei Hospital’s Emergency Department provides 24/7 care to a diverse Northland population, managing a wide range of acute and complex presentations typical of a regional and rural catchment area.

Located in coastal Northland, Whangarei offers an outstanding lifestyle with easy access to beaches, bush walks, and outdoor recreation, while still providing essential services and a strong community feel. Shorter commute times and a relaxed pace of life support better work–life balance for you and your whānau.

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About you

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a Current Practising Certificate
• Recent experience in a busy hospital emergency department, including triage, initial assessment, and management of acute or deteriorating patients
• Strong communication skills and the ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure
• A demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice and equitable healthcare

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 21st April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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