Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

• Build your nursing career in Tauranga, a coastal city known for sunshine, beaches, and strong community connection
• Permanent part-time position 0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week
• Join a skilled surgical team with strong development pathways and ongoing learning opportunities

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

Step into a surgical nursing environment where clinical skill, teamwork, and patient care come together. As a Registered Nurse with our Surgical Services unit, you will provide high-quality care to patients across a range of surgical specialties within a fast paced and supportive ward.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated and effective care, contributing to positive patient outcomes throughout the surgical journey. The role offers a balance of hands-on clinical practice and ongoing professional development, with access to structured learning through PDRP and postgraduate education pathways.

This is an opportunity to strengthen your surgical nursing experience while working in a team that values growth, collaboration, and excellence in care.

About the Team/Service/Location

Based at Tauranga Hospital, our Surgical Services unit is a dedicated and high performing team delivering care to patients across a range of surgical specialties. The ward environment is fast-paced and team focused, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, support, and continuous learning. Nurses work alongside experienced clinicians in a multidisciplinary setting that promotes knowledge sharing and professional growth. Tauranga Hospital is in a region known for its coastal lifestyle, warm climate, and vibrant community, offering a strong balance between career development and quality of life.

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About You

You will be a capable and committed Registered Nurse with a genuine interest in surgical nursing and a patient focused approach to care. Calm, adaptable, and team oriented, you bring sound clinical judgement and the ability to work confidently across a range of clinical situations.

What you will bring:

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Experience in surgical nursing or a strong interest in developing within this area
• Ability to work rostered shifts across mornings, afternoons, and nights
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development including participation in PDRP and further education

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Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal before 11:59pm on Tuesday 10 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy TAU03145 and contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.