Registered Nurse - Surgical ward at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurses – Surgical Ward (Ward 3)

Salary Band - $75,000 - $106,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver

• Dunedin Hospital
• 0.9 FTE / 72 hours per fortnight fixed term until 4/4/27
• 1.0 FTE / 80 hours per fortnight fixed term until 2/5/27

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

We currently have 2 fixed term vacancies within our ENT/Neursurgery area within our excellent surgical ward

Strongly supported by a tight knit team you will enjoy working in a unit that strives for excellence in clinical services and exemplifies the team based model of care. Ward 3 Surgical is a recently formed and refurbished 54 bed specialist surgery ward addtionally covering 

• Acute and Elective Orthopaedics,
• Neurology,
• Rheumatology,
• Ophthalmology
• Maxillofacial areas

About you

The successful applicant will need to have 

• Current surgical nursing experience in ENT/ Neurosurgical 
• Able to demonstrate resilience,
• Open and willing to up-skill as required. 
• Outstanding team player,
• The energy and drive to make a positive difference with both patients and colleagues alike.
• You will be a confident communicator with a friendly demeanour 
• Someone who values patient centred care.

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 1 $75,773 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 12 June 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.