Registered Nurse - General Surgical & Vascular Surgery

• Registered Nurse - General Surgical & Vascular Surgery, Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent Part - Time 64 Hours per fortnight 0.8 FTE
• This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your surgical nursing career within a supportive team while making a meaningful difference to patients during a critical stage of their healthcare journey.

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 - General and Vascular Surgery, you will provide high - quality nursing care to patients throughout their surgical journey, delivering comprehensive assessments, care planning, treatment, and evaluation to support positive patient outcomes. Working closely with patients, whānau, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will ensure care is evidence-based, patient-centred, and responsive to individual needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy and rewarding surgical environment where you will develop your clinical skills, support patient recovery, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. You will also play an important role in education, health promotion, and supporting the development of students, graduates, and new team members.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our General and Vascular Surgery team provides specialist surgical care to patients across Hawke's Bay. Working alongside experienced nursing, medical, and allied health professionals, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to delivering safe, high-quality care and excellent patient experiences.

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About you

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Previous surgical nursing experience or a strong interest in developing a career within surgical services.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and build positive relationships with patients and whānau.
• A commitment to professional development, quality improvement, and culturally safe 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 Thursday 15 October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alison, 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.

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