Registered Nurse, Transitional Lounge, North Shore Hosptial fixed term

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

• Fixed term. 0.8 FTE 
• North Shore Hospital
• Parental leave cover

Enjoy a varied and rewarding role in a dynamic healthcare environment. Are you a Registered Nurse that enjoys being on the move? Do you like looking after a diverse range of patients in a varied environment? This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a service where no two days are the same.

We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our Transitional Lounge team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth transitions for patients awaiting discharge or transfer from the hospital. This role requires a skilled nurse who can think laterally and work autonomously in a varied, ever-changing environment, while still contributing as part of a wider team.

Successful candidates will be strong communicators with exceptional interpersonal skills. We offer opportunities for in-service education, comprehensive professional development programmes, and support to undertake post-graduate education, all within a friendly and supportive team environment.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of Registered Nurses support patients through the Transitional Lounge, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centred discharge and transfer processes within the hospital. We are a team that works at pace, with passion, vision and intent. Our registered nurses are pivotal to our success and will be expected to engage fully with the whole team.

About you

To be considered we will need the following:

• New Zealand Registered Nurse, with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years’ post registration acute experience as a Registered Nurse
• Previous experience caring for a diverse range of patients
• Excellent communication and exceptional interpersonal skills

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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 11 June 2026. Position reference number WDHB21442.

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