Registered Nurse - Assessment Unit at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurse Assessment Unit

Permanent part-time FTE - 0.5 FTE available. 

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

Are you an experienced RN looking for a dynamic role? Are you an experienced RN looking for a dynamic role? We have permanent positions available in the Assessment Unit and are seeking motivated nurses who are committed to delivering highquality patient care in a fastpaced environment.

We are welcoming applications from competent and professional practitioners who will be providing caring, and best practice nursing services to our patients that puts them at the centre of everything we do. 

Successful candidates will work rostered and rotated shifts and be able to work in other areas during times of lower demand. 

Please click here to view the position description

About the Team/Service/ Location

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

Access to clinical training and education

Up to date facilities, Have a look at

Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

Professional development

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

Are you a qualified Nurse who has experience working within a New Zealand hospital / healthcare system who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?

Have you got experience working within the acute hospital setting?

We are looking for experienced nurses, you must have no APC conditions and have the following:

• Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
• demonstrated ability to comprehensively assess patients, implement a nursing care plan and escalate or resolve any concerns 
• a keen desire to work in an environment of change while providing excellent patient centred care 
• Medical and surgical experiance desirable

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 by Sunday 18 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Heather Mackenzie on Email: Heather.mackenzie@tdhb.org.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.