• Located at Whakatāne Hospital + Free onsite parking
• Permanent Full-time or Part-time – up to 1.0 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. 

About the Role

Are you ready for a nursing role that brings variety, challenge, and meaning to every shift?  At Whakatāne Hospital, we are offering permanent full-time or part-time positions for Registered Nurses in our Acute Care Unit working up to 1.0 FTE (up to 40 hours per week).  Please include in your cover letter the FTE you would like to be considered for.

The unit includes 11 beds that are made up of a 6-bed Level One ICU, HDU and CCU, including a 5-bed high-acuity area with advanced monitoring.  We provide exceptional and compassionate care for both adult and paediatric patients from across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Based in the stunning Eastern Bay of Plenty, this is a chance to grow your career in one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions.  Our Acute Care Unit – Te Whakamarumaru ō Uenuku operates within a supportive hospital culture where your contributions are recognised, and development is encouraged.  You will work alongside our amazing nurses, intensivists, and allied health professionals who are deeply committed to high-quality patient care and health equity.

Click on the link to meet the team

About you

To be successful in the role, you will bring confidence, clinical curiosity, and remain calm under pressure.  Whether you are already in critical care or looking to move into a more acute nursing environment, you're ready to be part of a cohesive, capable team.

What you will bring:  

• Current NZ Nursing Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Recent experience in ICU/CCU/HDU, or high-acuity clinical environments (ideally)
• Strong communication, adaptability, and clinical reasoning
• A commitment to safe, compassionate, and equitable patient care.

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

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 BP-Careers@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.