Registered Nurse - General & Vascular Surgery Ward

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, General & Vascular Surgery Ward
• Fixed Term, Part-time, 48 hour’s per fortnight (0.6 FTE)
• 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’re on the hunt for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our General & Vascular Surgery Ward on a fixed-term, part-time basis. Surgical experience is preferred. In this fast-paced and progressive environment, you’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to our patients. You’ll play a key role in supporting advanced surgical interventions and complex wound care with guidance from our experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists.

This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your clinical skillset, take on new challenges, and grow your nursing career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our General & Vascular Surgery Ward is a 26-bed unit known for delivering excellent surgical care and fostering a collaborative team culture. We are a high-performing, patient-centred team focused on achieving the best outcomes for both patients and staff. You’ll be joining a workplace where your contribution is valued and professional development is encouraged.

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 are a Registered Nurse who brings not only clinical competence but a genuine passion for delivering excellent patient care. With surgical nursing experience under your belt, you are confident working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are comfortable managing complex post-operative care.

You thrive in a collaborative team setting, where clear communication, mutual respect, and shared goals are key. Your adaptability allows you to respond calmly and efficiently in dynamic situations, and you take pride in being dependable, proactive, and solution-focused in your approach.

You are committed to lifelong learning and keen to grow both professionally and personally. Whether it's taking on new challenges, mentoring others, or contributing to service improvements, you’re always looking for ways to make a meaningful difference.
You will also demonstrate:

• A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Previous surgical nursing experience (preferred)
• A commitment to best practice, continuous improvement, and patient-centred care
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A kind, empathetic approach that puts the patient and whānau at the heart of everything you do

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.