Registered Nurse - Medical Ward

• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District 

• Medical Ward 

• Permanent, 32 hours per week rostered and rotating (two positions available)

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 

Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about medical nursing?  

We are currently seeking to employ highly motivated Registered Nurses to join our team on a permanent basis. 

You will be required to work on rostered and rotating shifts. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced and supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment in a smaller hospital where you really get to know colleagues and patients/whānau alike. 

The Team Nursing model will provide you with support to provide care for patients and to develop your skills and knowledge.  This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic multidiscipline environment with a commitment to provide excellent care to patients and whānau. 

Here you will enjoy a clinically challenging and rewarding job alongside being able to live a more fulfilling and balanced lifestyle. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand – Whanganui, proudly serves a wide and diverse region including Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu, Waimarino and Waiouru. Our Theatre Services team is well-established, supportive, and committed to delivering excellence in perioperative care. 

Living and working in the Whanganui region offers the best of both worlds – a welcoming community, beautiful natural surroundings, and a relaxed lifestyle, all while being part of a passionate and professional healthcare team. 

For more information on living and working in Whanganui, click here 

About you  

You will succeed in our team if you are a registered nurse who is organised, calm, and resilient, open to change, and an excellent communicator.  You will also be genuinely interested in the best outcome for both the patient and the team. 

• A current New Zealand Registration and APC. 

• Excellent assessment skills. 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to quickly develop a rapport with patients and their whanau/family. 

• Rights to Work in New Zealand (Work VISA, or in progress to obtain) 

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 the close date If you have any questions about the role, please contact  jobs@wdhb.org.nz