Provide acute emergency department nursing care in Gisborne’s ED to ensure patient safety

Registered Nurse, (Emergency Department) 0.9FTE

Work at the frontline of acute care and make a real difference every day. Join a fast-paced Emergency Department supporting our community when it matters most. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department (ED) on a fixed-term parental leave cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care to a wide range of acute presentations.

In this role, you will:

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in an acute setting
  • Deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced and often unpredictable environment
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best patient outcomes
  • Support patients and whānau through urgent and complex health situations
  • Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and best practice initiatives
  • Maintain professional standards and ongoing development through PDRP

Our Emergency Department team provides 24-hour care for patients across the Tairāwhiti region, delivering timely assessment and treatment for a wide range of presentations. You’ll be part of a high-performing, supportive team that thrives on teamwork, responsiveness, and clinical excellence. The service works closely with inpatient wards, specialist teams, and community providers to ensure coordinated care for patients and their whānau.

This is a rewarding environment where no two days are the same, offering excellent opportunities to build your clinical confidence and capability.

You will be a resilient and proactive Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will bring:

  • A current NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
  • Current Eligibility to work in New Zealand
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development (PDRP)
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • The ability to prioritise and manage workload in a high-pressure setting
  • A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori
  • Whether you already have Emergency Department experience or are looking to grow your skills in acute nursing, we encourage you to apply.

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.

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margaret.Broughton@tdh.org.nz.

Job Details

Job Reference: HAU02864

Location: North Island - Gisborne

Job Type: Permanent Part time

Expertise: Clinical - Nursing

Closes: 26-Oct-2026