Fixed term Registered Nurse - Nursing Resource Unit at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

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Fixed term Registered Nurse – Nursing Resource Unit

• Southland Hospital, 0.6FTE and full-time roles available
• Fixed term until September 2026
• Salary band $81,600 - $106,700 p.a. pro-rata

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

If you are looking for a new challenge and enjoy variety in your work, then our Nursing Resource Unit wants to speak to you!  Our Nursing Resource Unit at Southland Hospital has a pool of Registered Nurses who work across all wards of the hospital, and we are inviting applications for experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join our team.

We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic Registered Nurses who would be able to adapt to any ward situation. This really is the role which will offer variety, pace and flexibility. The opportunities available are across all shifts 24/7 (incl. night shifts).

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - 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

To be successful in this role you will be:

• A good communicator and team player,
• Flexible and adaptable,
• Eligible to work in New Zealand,
• Able to work collaboratively with other health professionals and autonomously,
• Able to easily integrate into different established teams in order to provide effective patient care,
• And have Nursing Council of NZ registration, and a current APC.
• Ideally have previous experience in a hospital setting.

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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.  

How to Apply

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

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