Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics

• Registered Nurse । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Part-Time । 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Develop your surgical nursing skills while supporting patients through life‑changing orthopaedic procedures and recovery.

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 our Orthopaedic Department, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care for people undergoing a wide range of acute and planned orthopaedic interventions. Your day‑to‑day work will include comprehensive assessments, care planning, wound care, pain management, mobility support, and monitoring patients as they progress through recovery.

You’ll work collaboratively with surgeons, physiotherapists, allied health teams and fellow nurses to support early mobilisation, restore function, and improve patient outcomes. With a mix of trauma and elective patients, this is a fast‑paced and rewarding clinical environment that offers real variety and opportunities to grow your skills.

This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a team setting, enjoys hands‑on clinical care and wants to contribute to delivering excellent experiences for patients and their whānau.

Please click here to view the position description

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Orthopaedic Service at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital is a skilled and supportive team committed to delivering high‑quality surgical and post‑operative care. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team who value collaboration, continuous learning and a positive working environment.

For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Registered Nurse on the Orthopaedic ward, you bring compassion, strong clinical skills and excellent teamwork. You will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate.
• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
• Strong time‑management skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment.
• IV designation.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable healthcare.

Desired:

• Orthopaedic nursing experience.
• PCA/Epidural certification.
• Central Venous Line (CVL) certification.
• NPWT (negative pressure wound therapy) competence.
• 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 17th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrea Craig । Andrea.Craig@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.