Rural Community Registered Nurse - Wairoa at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Wairoa Hospital
• Permanent, part- time 56 hours per fortnight (0.7FTE)
• Make a meaningful impact on a vibrant rural community, while enjoying flexibility and work-life balance

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 are seeking Casual Registered Nurses to join the Wairoa Hospital team over the holiday period to help meet the increased demand from an influx of holidaymakers. This is an excellent opportunity to support a rural hospital providing high-quality care to our community and visitors during a busy and rewarding time of year.

As a Registered Nurse in our team, youll provide exceptional care across our integrated services, which include a 2-bed emergency department, a 9-bed inpatient unit, and a 3-bed primary maternity facility. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care for patients in this unique rural setting.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Wairoa Hospital serves a close-knit rural community and is situated alongside an Integrated Family Health Centre. Our services provide acute, inpatient, and primary maternity care, with a strong focus on delivering culturally responsive and whānau-centred care.

The holiday period sees an increase in demand for health services as visitors and holidaymakers join our vibrant community. This casual role offers flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful difference during this busy time.

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE

About you

We are looking for experienced and adaptable Registered Nurses who are passionate about providing quality care and are ready to step into a dynamic environment.

You will also require the following key skills and attributes:

• Hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Have experience in acute, emergency, or inpatient care (rural nursing experience is advantageous but not essential).
• Thrive in a team environment, communicating effectively with colleagues, patients, and whānau.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor under pressure.
• Possess excellent clinical and critical thinking skills, ensuring safe, patient-centred care.

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anne Bruce via email on Anne.Bruce@hbdhb.govt.nz

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