Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

• Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch
• Positions available between – 0.6FTE to 0.9FTE (24 to 36 hours a week), Permanent role
• 0.9FTE (36 hours a week), Fixed term role till February 2026 due to Parental Leave
• 0.9FTE (36 hours a week), Fixed term role till March 2026 due to Parental Leave

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for Registered Nurses who are interested in a career in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and who are committed to providing quality care to our ICU patients. We have a diverse patient group and provide care for a variety of diagnoses in both adults and children requiring intensive care, including those following cardio thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, spinal and trauma.

Shifts are 12 hours (8 hours during orientation) Day (6:40am start) and Night (6:40pm start), Monday to Sunday.

About the Service

Our Intensive Care Unit is a tertiary level 3 ICU based in the Waipapa building and currently resourced for 25 beds. We are a multidisciplinary team who see over 1,800 patients annually.

We are a service that encourages and supports professional development and career aspirations.

About you

We are looking for experienced ICU Nurses to join our team. You will be organised, intuitive, quick thinking, have excellent communicate and are a team player who thrives in challenging environments.

• Intensive Care Unit experience
• Ability to work all shifts – Day and Night across Monday to Sunday
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks
• Motivated, shows initiative and is a flexible self-starter with the ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Tuesday 8th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@cdhb.health.nz