Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Registered Nurses – Emergency Department

Salary Band – $81,000 - $106,739 per hour + KiwiSaver

• Ōamaru Hospital
• Permanent part time
• 0.6 FTE / 48 hours per fortnight

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 Emergency Department includes

• A triage area, a rapid assessment area, dedicated resuscitation areas, acute, sub-acute and paediatric cubicles along with ambulatory care spaces.
• Acute cares for adults and paediatrics including full patient resuscitation facilities, management of trauma, fractures, injuries and so much more.
• Develop your skills in this area of nursing including: a comprehensive orientation programme;
• On-going development in emergency nursing skills e.g. Trauma Nursing Core Course, Triage Course, and Advanced Life Support.
• A dynamic and interesting area to work.
• Professional development.

View Position description

About us

Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins!

Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail - you name it, there's something for everyone!

See link to short video here to view https://youtu.be/dS9ljgA4kzQ

Waitaki, New Zealand – Explore Oamaru & the Waitaki District in New Zealand (waitakinz.com)

About you

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Previous experience in an acute setting would be an advantage

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.  

Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Registered Nurse Pay Scale, between $81,683 p.a and $106,739 p.a pro-rata per hour.

How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 15 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.