Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

• Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus
• 0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Permanent roles available
• 0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Fixed Term roles available due to Parental Leave
• Shifts are rolling on a 24/7 roster

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 invite candidates to join our team and work a rolling roster that enables you to maximize your quality of life in and around the Canterbury region. Develop your nursing career in a supportive environment where you will care for patients across the lifespan. In addition, you will be supported by the education team and have opportunities to attend vocational courses.

We have 0.8FTE permanent and fixed-term roles available, please indicate in your personalised cover letter which roles you would like to be considered for.

About the Service

The Christchurch Emergency Department (ED) based in Waipapa is one of the busiest in Australasia, sees more than 146,000 patients per year and services a population of 600,000. It is a tier six level regional trauma centre and the sole Emergency Department in the city of Christchurch.

About You

We are looking for Registered Nurses with a variety of acute nursing skills to join our emergency department team. Working in this fast-paced environment, you will contribute positively to our innovative and dynamic multidisciplinary team whom all strive to provide quality patient care.

At Health New Zealand Canterbury, our offer to you is simple but we believe powerful: join our ED nursing team to be at your best – empowered, equipped, supported, inspired, and invigorated, so you can thrive.

• Recent acute or emergency nursing experience 
• Ability to work a 24/7 rolling roster
• Solution focused, adaptable, self motivated with the ability to think on your feet
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team player with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Tuesday 27th January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz