Registered Nurse - Surgical Sub-Specialties - Fixed-Term

Registered Nurse - Surgical Sub-Specialties - Fixed-Term

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where you can further develop your nursing career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.

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

As a Registered Nurse within Surgical Sub Specialties, you will provide high quality nursing care to patients through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues, you will use your clinical expertise and professional judgement to support positive patient outcomes while delivering safe, evidence based care.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and whānau, contribute to service improvement, support the development of others, and continue to grow your own clinical practice within a supportive and professional environment.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Surgical Sub Specialties team provides expert nursing care across a range of surgical services. We are a collaborative and patient focused team that values clinical excellence, continuous learning and working together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and communities.

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About You

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring a patient centred approach, strong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering safe, high quality care.

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least one year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with a commitment to continuous professional development.

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 6th November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Judith.Reay@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.