Registered Nurses - Ward 1 - Ashburton Hospital

• Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton
• Registered Nurses for Ward 1
• Permanent and fixed-term, part-time roles available
  
• Proven experience in providing a high level of emergency, resus and critical care skills 

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

Seeking Registered Nurses to join the team in the Acute & Inpatient services, Ward 1 at Ashburton Hospital on a permanent and fixed-term part-time basis.

Please advise in your cover letter what role you are applying for.

The Acute and Inpatient service see a diverse range of presentations, ranging from Triage 1 for immediate resuscitation through to Triage 5 who require less urgent care. Experience in emergency/acute care work, phlebotomy and being cannulation certified is advantageous. 

Ashburton Hospital is one of only four level three rural hospitals in the South Island, and the largest rural health facility in Canterbury.

Roles available:

• Permanent, part-time 0.8 FTE
• Permanent, part-time 0.9 FTE 
• Fixed-term, part-time 0.8FTE until July 2026

Please advise in your cover letter which role you are applying for.

About You

• Must have experience in providing a high level of emergency care, resus and clinical skills 
• Confident practitioner with exceptional negotiating skill and knowledge 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a wide variety of people
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to problem solve across all clinical areas of Ashburton Hospital when required
• Ability to work well under pressure within the nursing team

Skills and experience

• Acute medical or surgical experience is essential
• A NZ Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate

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 Sunday 16th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.