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Registered Nurse Taupo Emergency Department - Fixed Term at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurse - Taupo Emergency Department

Fixed Term 0.8 FTE, Parental Leave Cover

Rostered Shifts, including nights and weekends

An exciting opportunity has become available for a dynamic Registered Nurse.

Join Taupō Hospitals Emergency Department and become part of a close-knit rural nursing team offering a wide variety of clinical work, all while enjoying everything that beautiful Taupo has to offer.

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

As a Registered Nurse, in Taupo Emergency Department, no 2 days are the same, providing nursing care for patients presenting acuity to a rural Emergency Department across all spans of life. We offer a variety of shifts, on-going professional development opportunities and professional support.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of Registered Nurses are dedicated to providing the best level of care, whilst also managing to apply a rural lens to problem solving. The Hospital has a friendly and close knit team and also is able to rely on Rotorua Hospital for their support.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

  • Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent 
  • Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma Desirable 
  • Experience in Emergency Care Nursing
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing needs of the department
  • Prioritisation skills
  • Self-motivation and initiative
  • Honesty, reliability and confidentiality
  • The ability to work in a team environment and independently
  • Maintain a calm disposition under pressure
  • Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
  • Having a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate or working towards it.

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. 

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change. 
 

Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details

Employer: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes
Location: Waikato
Position type: Contract/Temp Part time
Category: Health
Date listed: 13-Oct-2026
Salary range:
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Closing date: 27-Oct-2026
Reference: TAU03018
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File links:
Website: http://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz

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