Registered Nurse - Emergency

Registered Nurse - Emergency

Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Whangārei Hospital | Northland, New Zealand

Love Emergency Nursing? Looking for a department where you'll be supported, challenged, and genuinely enjoy coming to work?

Join the Emergency Department at Whangārei Hospital and become part of a team that combines high-acuity emergency care with outstanding collegial support, ongoing education, and an enviable Northland lifestyle.

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

• Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available
• 8-hour rostered shifts
• Extensive education and professional development programme
• Hands-on, approachable Consultants who work alongside the team
• Live minutes from some of New Zealand's most beautiful beaches and outdoor destinations

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will provide safe, expert, patient-centred care to people presenting with a wide range of acute and complex conditions. You will work closely with doctors, nurses, allied health staff, and support services in a fast-paced environment where teamwork makes all the difference.

Our department manages everything from major trauma and critically unwell patients to acute medical presentations and urgent community care needs in both adult and paediatric patients, ensuring no two days are ever the same.

• Grow Your Skills and Career - We are passionate about developing emergency nurses and offer one of the strongest education programmes in the region.

Our comprehensive education programme includes:

• Trauma education and simulation
• Triage education and support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (CORE)
• Clinical skills development
• Regular study days and in-service training
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Support for emergency nursing career progression

Whether you're building confidence in emergency nursing or looking to advance your practice, you'll be supported every step of the way.

About the Team/Service/Location

Whangārei Hospital's Emergency Department provides 24/7 care to a diverse population across Northland's large regional and rural catchment. The department sees a broad range of presentations and offers exposure to a wide variety of clinical experiences that help nurses rapidly develop their skills and confidence.

What sets us apart is our culture. We are a close-knit team that works hard, supports each other, and celebrates success together. Our Consultants are hands-on and accessible, our leadership team is committed to staff development, and our nurses are recognised for the vital role they play in delivering exceptional care.

• Northland Lifestyle - Imagine finishing a shift and being at the beach in minutes.

Northland offers an exceptional lifestyle with world-class beaches, boating, fishing, diving, hiking, mountain biking, and a warm climate. Enjoy shorter commutes, affordable living, and more quality time with family and friends while building a rewarding career in emergency nursing.

For many of our staff, it's the perfect balance of professional challenge and lifestyle.

• Why Join Us?

Our Emergency Department is more than just a workplace. It is a team that values collaboration, learning, and supporting one another through the challenges and rewards of emergency care.

You'll work in a department where Consultants are visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping nurses grow and succeed. We pride ourselves on a culture of togetherness where everyone contributes and everyone's voice is valued.

Whether you are looking to broaden your emergency nursing experience, develop advanced clinical skills, or build a long-term career in emergency care, Whangārei provides the opportunity to do it.

About you

You will have:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Practising Certificate
• Recent experience in a hospital Emergency Department
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work confidently in a fast paced environment
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and equitable health outcomes

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 17 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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