Registered Nurse - General & Vascular Surgery Ward

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Surgical Ward
• Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE – 48 hours per fortnight)
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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 are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Ward team at Hawke’s Bay Hospital. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll be responsible for delivering safe, patient-centred care while working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. If you thrive on variety, clinical challenge, and meaningful work, this is the role for you.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Surgical Ward provides post-operative care for patients undergoing general, urological, ENT, vascular, and colorectal surgery. You’ll be part of a supportive and highly skilled team that works collaboratively to deliver excellence in patient care. Located at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, you’ll enjoy working in a modern facility serving a diverse and growing community.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You will be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current APC and a genuine interest in surgical nursing. We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to providing patient-centred care. Previous surgical or acute experience is desirable, but not essential – we welcome applicants who are motivated to learn and grow in this area.

You’ll bring:

• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• A commitment to delivering high-quality care
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team
• A flexible, adaptable, and positive attitude

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alison Olsen via email on 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.