Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Fixed Term at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department Fixed Term

Salary Band – $83,725 - $109,407 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver

• Dunedin Hospital 
• 0.6 FTE / 48 Hours per fortnight 
• Fixed term position till November 2027

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

The Emergency Department includes

• A triage area, a rapid assessment area, dedicated resuscitation areas, acute, sub-acute and paediatric cubicles along with ambulatory care spaces.
• Acute cares for adults and paediatrics including full patient resuscitation facilities, management of trauma, fractures, injuries and so much more.
• Develop your skills in this area of nursing including: a comprehensive orientation programme;
• On-going development in emergency nursing skills e.g. Trauma Nursing Core Course, Triage Course, and Advanced Life Support.
• A dynamic and interesting area to work.
• Professional development.

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you                                                                                                                                                       

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, 
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Previous experience in an acute setting would be an advantage

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.  

Salary range

This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 2 ($83,725 p.a) and Step 7 ($109,407 p.a) prorata of the RN scale.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 28 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact so.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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