Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Permanent)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Whanganui District

Rostered and Rotating Shifts

Permanent, 32 hours per week

About the Role

Whanganui Hospital's Emergency Department is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our ED nursing team on a permanent basis.

Our combined department cares for both adult and paediatric patients and sees a diverse range of trauma, medical, and surgical presentations. This creates a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The successful applicant will work rostered and rotating shifts and contribute to high‑quality, compassionate emergency care.

If you are a Registered Nurse with a positive attitude, strong clinical capability, and a passion for acute care in a team-based environment, we would love to hear from you.

About the Team

Our multidisciplinary Emergency Department team works collaboratively to provide patient‑ and whānau‑centred care to our community. We bring professionalism, teamwork, and a supportive attitude to every shift.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, motivated, and encouraging team of health professionals committed to delivering excellent acute care.

About You

You must have:

• Current New Zealand Nurse Registration
• At least 5 consecutive years of New Zealand nursing experience
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a skilled team
• Excellent communication skills with patients, whānau, and colleagues
• A commitment to delivering optimal, safe, and culturally responsive care
• The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A strong focus on continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery
• A commitment to whānau-centred, compassionate acute patient care

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ensuring equitable healthcare for all people in Aotearoa. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application through our online careers portal before the close date.

If you have any questions, please email jobs@wdhb.org.nz.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress suitable candidates before the advertised closing date.