Registered Nurse - Respiratory/Thoracic/Cardiac at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurses – Respiratory/Thoracic/Cardiac

Salary Band – $81,000 - $106,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver

• Dunedin Hospital 
• 0.8 FTE  / 32  hours per week
• Permanent vacancy

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

• Coronary Care Unit, cares for patients with a variety of acute cardiac conditions.
• Work closely with the Renal Dialysis Unit, Medical High Dependency type patients and the Cardiac Cath Lab,
• 8 bed Day Unit which accepts both Renal and Cardiology patients for elective procedures.

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

• Hold or be eligible to hold work rights in NZ and an APC,
• Proven ability to work in a high output area,
• Be highly organised and have a systematic approach to your work,
• Able to use your initiative and have the ability and confidence to practice both autonomously and collaboratively and without direct supervision.
• Previous experience in High Dependency, Acute or Coronary Care skills and Level 6 CPR would certainly be an advantage

The successful applicant will have the support of a CNM a Cardiology Nurse Educator and Renal Nurse Educator a comprehensive orientation will be given.

Working for 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 is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between step 2 $81,683 and step 7 $106,739 p.a pro rata dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 27 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.