Enrolled Nurse - Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Enrolled Nurse – Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation

• Southland Hospital, part time position 0.8 FTE
• Salary $69,934 - $83,349 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

The AT&R service provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for the persons with complex needs. The majority of patients in AT&R (Southland) are older people with complex needs and those who have multiple health, functional and/or social problems, however we have also increased our medical/surgical beds, so this ward presents an opportunity for nurses to expand their nursing experience across a wider range of patient care.

This is an opportunity for you to experience the close-knit nursing, allied health and medical team environment in Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation (AT&R). If you are looking to broaden your horizons or wanting to take a step into a specialist field, this could be your opportunity to do so.

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

You must have ability to accept responsibility, take direction and work within your scope. You must also be able to function well in a multidisciplinary team and it is preferable that you have previous recent elderly care or rehabilitation experience, although this is not essential.  Your excellent communication skills will enable you to relate easily to your colleagues, patients, and their whanau.

You must be registered in accordance with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 as an Enrolled Nurse and have a current practicing certificate. 

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  04 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at 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.