Registered Nurse - Kaikōura Health

• 1 x Casual position available
• 1 x 0.9FTE (36 hours per week) fixed-term position available
• Shifts are across Monday - 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

Kaikōura Health Te Ha O Te Ora are looking for Registered Nurses to join their wonderful rural team! These roles will suit experienced Registered Nurses who display a caring and flexible approach to patient care. You will enjoy working within a close-knit team of healthcare professionals, while also working autonomously as you support and manage patient's health and wellbeing in both the long-term care and the medical acute areas.

This role will cover a wide variety of nursing duties including acute and emergency care, palliative care, respite care, day procedures including infusions and providing support to the independent midwife in our birthing unit; along with providing care to our residents in the Rest Home.

This is an excellent opportunity to expose yourself to a variety of clinical conditions you may not otherwise see if you were in a large hospital setting.

We have two positions available. Please indicate in your personalised cover letter which positions you would like to be considered for.

Role 1: Casual contract, you will need to be available to provide cover across all shifts including nights and weekends. 

Role 2: 0.9FTE (36 hours per week) fixed-term contract covering parental leave from 05/10/2026 to 04/10/2027. Shifts rostered across Monday - Sunday, morning, afternoon and nights.

About You

• New Zealand Healthcare experience is essential
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and no restrictions
• Rural generalist nursing experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, Te Ao Māori is desirable

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 2nd July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz