Registered Nurse, Surgical Ward

• Gisborne Hospital – Permanent, Hours Negotiable
• Varied surgical caseload | Grow your clinical skills
• Supportive team | Work-life balance on the sunny East Coast

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

Are you looking for a role where you can:

• Care for and make a real difference to your community?
• Grow and advance your nursing career?
• Take on challenges with the support of an experienced team?
• Enjoy both professional development and lifestyle balance?

If so, this opportunity is for you!

We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our General Surgery Department at Gisborne Hospital. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse range of surgical specialties including:

• General Surgery
• Bariatric and Upper GI procedures
• Colo-rectal and Vascular Surgery
• Gynaecology, ENT, and Urology

This variety makes the role an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise and strengthen your surgical nursing career, all while working in a supportive and collegial environment.

Read more about the position here

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our General Surgery team is a dedicated, multidisciplinary group committed to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on supporting each other, working collaboratively, and fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Living in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) offers the best of both worlds – meaningful and rewarding work in healthcare, alongside a relaxed lifestyle. With beautiful beaches, a warm climate, and a strong sense of community, it’s the perfect place to find work-life balance.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a valid Annual Practising Certificate.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand (mandatory).
• Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to beginning your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth (mandatory).
• Experience contributing to projects/initiatives that give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and applying Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches in healthcare settings (mandatory).
• An empathetic and professional approach, with strong problem-solving and organisational skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience in a surgical setting (desirable).

This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about surgical nursing, committed to equity, and passionate about providing high-quality, culturally safe care.

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 Zola.Mckenzie@tdh.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.