Registered Nurse, Medical Day Unit 0.5 FTE

• Gisborne, Permanent, Part – time
• Join a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Make a meaningful difference for patients and whānau in Tairāwhiti

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 looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Medical Day Unit team at Gisborne Hospital.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in an outpatient and community setting receiving a range of medical treatments and procedures in a day-stay environment. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.

This is a great opportunity for a nurse who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to Medical Day Unit patients
• Perform patient assessments, monitoring, and clinical interventions
• Support care coordination and patient flow through the unit
• Deliver patient and whānau education
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and safe practice

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Medical Day Unit team is passionate about providing high-quality care to patients requiring outpatient treatments and procedures. Based at Gisborne Hospital, you’ll be part of a close-knit team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in nursing practice.

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About you

You will be a flexible and team-focused Registered Nurse who thrives in a dynamic clinical environment.

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current NZ APC
• Recent acute or medical nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
• Commitment to culturally safe practice and improving Māori health outcomes

Desirable:

• Experience in a Medical Day Unit, oncology, or infusion services
• Postgraduate study (or working toward)

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margaret.broughton@tdh.org.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.