Registered Nurse - Palliative Care Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Casual Position
- Based at Christchurch Hospital Campus
- Seeking a Registered Nurse with 3+ years of post-graduate
experience
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 Christchurch Hospital Palliative Care Service is inviting expressions of interest for a casual Registered Nurse role within their team.
This unique opportunity is for Registered Nurses with at least three years post-graduate experience who wish to choose Palliative Care as their area of specialty practice or who would like to develop specialist skills in Palliative Care. The position will be working as part of the dedicated palliative care team based at Christchurch hospital.
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.
About You
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse who thrives on a challenge and is passionate about providing quality holistic patient care. They should possess a flexible and adaptable attitude with well-established communication skills, shows initiative and is a team player.
Skills and Experience:
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
- Oncology, haematology or general medicine experience is preferred.
- 3+ years post-graduate experience
- Flexible
covering all shifts across Monday - Friday
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
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday 20th January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury |
| Location: | Christchurch |
| Position type: | Casual |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 07-Jan-2026 |
| Salary range: | |
| Closing date: | 20-Jan-2026 |
| Reference: | PC3718688 |
| Attachment: | No File Attached |
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| Website: | https://www.cdhb.health.nz/ |
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