Registered Nurse, Emergency Department 0.8 FTE (Parental Leave Cover) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Fixed Term, Part-time 0.8 FTE

Work at the frontline of acute care and make a real difference every day

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department supporting our community when it matters most

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 a motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department (ED) on a fixed-term parental leave cover.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care to a wide range of acute presentations.

In this role, you will:

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in an acute setting

Deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced and often unpredictable environment

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best patient outcomes

Support patients and whānau through urgent and complex health situations

Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and best practice initiatives

Maintain professional standards and ongoing development through PDRP

Please read more about the role in the Job Description here

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Emergency Department team provides 24-hour care for patients across the Tairāwhiti region, delivering timely assessment and treatment for a wide range of presentations.

Youll be part of a high-performing, supportive team that thrives on teamwork, responsiveness, and clinical excellence. The service works closely with inpatient wards, specialist teams, and community providers to ensure coordinated care for patients and their whānau.

This is a rewarding environment where no two days are the same, offering excellent opportunities to build your clinical confidence and capability.

For more information on living and working in Tairāwhiti click here

About you

You will be a resilient and proactive Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You will bring:

A current NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Current Eligibility to work in New Zealand

A commitment to ongoing professional development (PDRP)

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

The ability to prioritise and manage workload in a high-pressure setting

A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori

Whether you already have Emergency Department experience or are looking to grow your skills in acute nursing, we encourage you to apply.

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 for the role, please click apply now. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margaret.broughton@tdh.org.nz

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