Registered Nurse – Medical Assessment


  • 2 x part time fixed-term positions available
  • Fixed term dates until January 2027 due to Parental Leave
  • Shifts - Monday to Sunday – Morning, Afternoon and Nights 

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’re looking for 2 experienced Registered Nurses to join the team on a fixed-term contract covering parental leave until early January 2027.

Please indicate in your cover letter what FTE you are looking for. 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing quality care to a wide range of patients presenting to Medical Assessment (MA) with acute medical conditions
  • Liaising with family/whanau and members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care

About the Service

Medical Assessment (MA) is a 40-bed unit caring for a wide variety of acutely unwell patients.
We want to see our staff grow, so we encourage people with professional development opportunities and support new staff to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

About you

We are looking for Registered Nurses with recent acute medical experience. You’ll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure within a multidisciplinary team environment.

  • Recent acute medical experience is preferred but not essential
  • Ability to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights
  • Ability to work cohesively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Sound assessment and decision-making skills
  • Work calmly under pressure
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • 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 communityWe 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 Monday 1st December. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

 

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Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time

Job no: PC3973935

Location: Christchurch

Closing Date: Monday 1st December