Registered Nurse- Casual

Timaru Hospital

Casual Positions | Rostered and Rotating Shifts

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join our Nursing Resource Unit on a casual basis.

If you enjoy variety and flexibility, this is a great opportunity to work across a range of clinical areas depending on service needs. One shift could see you supporting a medical or surgical ward, while another may involve mental health, community services or inter-hospital patient transfers.

Working within the Nursing Resource Unit gives you the opportunity to broaden your experience, work alongside a variety of teams and make a valuable contribution across Timaru Hospital and our wider health services.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and Annual Practising Certificate

• At least one year of post-registration clinical experience (this position is not suitable for new graduates)

• Recent experience working in a clinical environment
• The ability to adapt quickly and work confidently under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work across different wards and clinical areas
• Availability to work a range of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights and part shifts in all wards and departments within Health South Canterbury
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

You'll be adaptable, reliable and comfortable joining different teams while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care and excellence.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations and disabilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better understand and serve our communities.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Registered Nurse looking for flexibility, variety and the opportunity to work across different clinical areas, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply online through our careers portal.

For further information about the recruitment process, please contact Becky Allen at Becky.Allen2@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.