Registered Nurses - Casual at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

Registered Nurse – Nursing Resource Unit (Casual)

Whanganui Hospital – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in the Nursing Resource Unit (NRU), you will:

• Provide nursing cover across a variety of inpatient wards at Whanganui Hospital
• Support selected community-based services where required (e.g. District Nursing, Supportive Discharge)
• Work flexibly across clinical areas, gaining broad experience
• Support other areas of the organisation where duties reasonably align with the scope of the role

Expressions of Interest – Rural After‑Hours (District Nursing)
We are also interested in expressions of interest from Registered Nurses who:

• Have experience or an interest in District Nursing, maternity, rural, or community-based care
• Are willing to provide casual rural after‑hours cover in the Waimarino and Rangitīkei areas
• Are seeking flexible work alongside a predominantly hospital‑based NRU role

About the Team

The Nursing Resource Unit provides skilled nursing cover across Whanganui Hospital and designated community services. You will work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care wherever the need arises.

About You

We are seeking a Registered Nurse who:

• Has at least one year of post‑registration experience
• Holds a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Meets the competencies required by the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Holds a full NZ driver licence and is confident driving locally and rurally
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgement, adaptability, and effective communication
• Is confident using core clinical and administrative systems (e.g. MS Office, clinical portal)
• Holds a valid New Zealand working visa or residency

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieving equitable health outcomes for all. We value diversity and welcome applicants from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Please submit your application using the Apply Now button on our careers portal.
If you have any questions about the role, contact jobs@wdhb.org.nz

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