Registered Nurse - Thames Emergency Department

• Thames Hospital - Emergency Department
• Permanent, Part time role

About the role

We are looking for an energetic and empathetic Registered Nurse to work within Thames Hospital’s Emergency Department. The successful applicant will ideally have experience in Emergency care although we are willing to train the right person. There are full or part time positions available on a 12 month fixed term basis. The successful candidate must be available to work all rostered shifts.

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About our Service

Thames Hospital is a secondary level hospital 100 kilometres north of Hamilton. It serves the Thames, Coromandel Peninsula, Hauraki and Paeroa areas. Thames Hospital has a 24 hour emergency department, and covers the usual range of general surgery and general medicine. Thames Hospital is part of the Waikato District Health Board.

About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand; inclusive of scope of practice
• A current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Expected to meet a competent level of practice on the Professional Development and Recognition Programme, but may achieve a higher level of practice
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 14 September 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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