Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Tokoroa
- Role Registered Nurse, Tokoroa Hospital Emergency
- Fixed Term – Maternity Leave Cover 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2026
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’re looking for an experienced and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our small, dynamic team for a fixed-term maternity leave cover in our busy rural Emergency Department. This is a great opportunity to work across a wide scope of practice, support a diverse community, and be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, flexibility, and whakawhanaungatanga.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to respond to a variety of acute presentations.
- Maintain a calm and professional presence in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to students and less experienced staff.
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About the Team
Join our close-knit rural ED team and make a real difference in the heart of the South Waikato!
Are you a Registered Nurse ready for the challenge, variety, and reward of rural emergency nursing? Tokoroa Hospital is looking for skilled and compassionate RNs to join our Emergency Department team.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for professional development,.
- Supportive and friendly team culture.
- Stunning natural surroundings and an affordable lifestyle.
About you
What we’re Looking For (Required Skills and Experience)
- NZ work visa & current Annual Practicing Certificate;
- At least 2 years’ experience in emergency, acute, or rural hospital nursing.
- Confident in working autonomously and making sound clinical decisions.
- Excellent communication and cultural competency, particularly in engaging with Māori and rural whānau.
- Passionate about rural health equity and delivering patient-centred care.
- Escort or transfer of patient experience
- Triage and/or plastering skills would be desirable.
How to Apply
To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 15 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.