Registered Nurse - General Surgical & Vascular Surgery Ward

• Registered Nurse । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Part-Time । 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• This role offers the opportunity to build strong surgical nursing expertise while contributing to high‑quality care for patients undergoing both general and vascular procedures.

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 General Surgical & Vascular Surgery Ward, you will provide safe, evidence‑based and compassionate nursing care to patients recovering from a variety of surgical interventions. You will complete comprehensive assessments, develop and implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and support patients and their whānau to understand their treatment and recovery pathways.

Your work will involve postoperative monitoring, wound and drain care, pain management (including working with PCA and epidural analgesia where certified), patient education, and coordination with the wider clinical team. You’ll play a key role in delivering smooth and effective care throughout the perioperative journey.

This ward is a rewarding environment for nurses who thrive on teamwork, variety and clinical challenge, offering the chance to grow your skills across multiple surgical specialties.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Based at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital, our General & Vascular Surgery team is a supportive multidisciplinary group of nurses, surgeons, allied health professionals, and administrative staff. The team values collaboration, excellent communication, and delivering safe, culturally responsive care to patients and their whānau.

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About you

You are a compassionate, motivated and clinically capable nurse who enjoys working in a busy surgical setting. You will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong clinical assessment and teamwork skills.
• Excellent time‑management and the ability to prioritise in a high‑acuity environment.
• PCA/epidural certification (or willingness to achieve this).
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes.

Desired:

• Surgical nursing experience.
• A current PDRP portfolio.

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 Alison Olsen । 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.