Registered Nurse - Wairoa - Fixed-Term

Registered Nurse - Wairoa - Fixed-Term

Registered Nurse - Wairoa Hospital 12 month fixed-term to cover maternity leave.

Fixed Term /Part-Time 64 hours fortnight 0.8 FTE

This is a unique opportunity to gain broad rural nursing experience, work across diverse clinical areas, and make a meaningful difference within a supportive team and close-knit community.

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, you will join our dedicated team at Wairoa Hospital and Health Centre, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of clinical settings. This fixed-term opportunity offers a diverse and rewarding scope of practice, where you'll use your assessment, clinical decision-making and nursing skills to provide care for patients and whānau in both the Acute Ward and Emergency Department.

Working in a rural health environment means no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to build broad clinical experience across a variety of services, collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, and make a genuine impact in a close-knit community. This is an ideal role for a nurse who enjoys variety, autonomy and delivering meaningful care where it matters most.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Wairoa nursing team provides essential healthcare services to the local community through a collaborative and supportive rural hospital and health centre environment. We work closely together to deliver acute, emergency and community-focused care, ensuring patients receive high-quality treatment closer to home.

Located in the beautiful East Coast region, Wairoa offers an affordable lifestyle, easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation and a welcoming community, making it a fantastic place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE

About you

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Strong clinical nursing skills with the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a commitment to ongoing 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 7th September If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anne, Anne.Bruce@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.