Fixed Term Registered Nurse - Medical Ward Southland at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurse Medical Ward - Southland Hospital

• Fixed term, part time (0.8 FTE) position available until August 2027
• This role will work morning, afternoon and night shifts
• Salary Band $81,683 - $106,739 p.a. pro-rata, + Kiwisaver

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Ward. Our Medical Ward is a 38-bed ward that meets the needs of patients presenting with a full range of acute medical conditions. 

Capability development is a high priority for us – there is ample opportunity for professional development. Further, learning opportunities present themselves on the ward every day, proactive and engaged learners wanting to take full advantage of the opportunities in the environment will have plenty of opportunities to enhance their repertoire of skills. Our team is dedicated, professional and on hand to provide you with mentorship and support.

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

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be someone who enjoys working in a team environment
• Can adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations
• Have essential recent medical nursing experience
• Have previous critical care experience desirable but non-essential

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 23 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ashleigh Murphy ashleigh.murphy@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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