Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery and Neurology

• 1 x 1.0FTE Permanent position available
• 2 x 0.9FTE Fixed-term positions available 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 are looking for Registered Nurses to join our Ward B8 team who are passionate about patient centred care and are keen to advance their nursing skills and knowledge. 

We have one full-time permanent position available and two fixed-term positions available covering parental leave.

Please indicate in your cover letter what role(s) you are interested in.

Role 1: 1.0 FTE (40hrs per week)

Role 2: 0.9 FTE (36hrs per week from March 2026 – February 2027

Role 3: 0.9FTE (36hrs per week from Feb 2026 – Dec 2026)

We have a great team who operate in a very collegial, inclusive environment with the multidisciplinary team, which will help enhance your learning. No two days are the same when you work with a diverse patient group with complex presenting conditions. Ward B8 is also a Dedicated Education Unit and we have a Progressive Care Unit which also provides an opportunity to expand your nursing and observation skills.

About the Service

Ward B8 is a busy, acute ward caring for patients with neurological conditions including; brain tumours, head injuries, spinal tumours, movement disorders and seizures. As the largest inpatient neuroscience facility in the South Island it is a busy medical and surgical environment caring for a complex patient group with a diverse range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions.

Our large multidisciplinary team are a skilled, passionate group of specialists focused on advancing care that will improve clinical outcomes for our patient group.

About you

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

• Neurosurgery and Neurology experience – preferred but not essential
• 2+ years Surgical experience
• Ability to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Committed to providing a consistently high standard of patient care
• Sound assessment and decision-making skills
• Work calmly under pressure
• Excellent time management, organisational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• 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 Thursday 27th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz