Registered Nurse - Fixed Term at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Registered Nurse
• Matariki Continuing Care - Te Awamutu
• Fixed Term - 8 months

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

Were seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Matariki Continuing Care. At Matariki, we provide both long and shortterm care, supporting residents through recovery, rehabilitation, and ongoing health needs. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering compassionate, highquality care for older adults, wed love to hear from you.

As an RN in our service, youll play a key clinical role within a multidisciplinary team, supporting residents with a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. Were looking for nurses who are confident in their clinical practice, proactive in their approach, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference during what can be a challenging time for residents and their whānau.

Experience in an acute, hospital, or agedcare setting is preferred. Youll need to be comfortable working rostered and rotating shifts, demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and remain calm and focused in a busy environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with a range of medical conditions
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns when needed
• Administer medications and treatments in line with clinical guidelines
• Support patients with respiratory therapies, including oxygen and non-invasive ventilation where required
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care
• Provide education and support to patients and their families
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Promote a safe working environment and adhere to infection control practices
• Participate in ongoing learning and professional development

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About the Team/Service

Waikato Hospital can offer you:

• A strong supportive and collegial work environment
• Access to quality training and professional development opportunities
• Professional on the job training

 As well as having the opportunity to develop your nursing skills we are a very cohesive team on Ward A2 and teamwork is highly valued and supported. We also have an active social group with fun activities such as meals out, karaoke evenings and we usually enter teams in local walking and running community events. Come and join our amazing team of nurses!

About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• Current APC and registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand

• Minimum of 2+ years healthcare experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team player
• Good time management & ability to work autonomously

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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 19 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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