• Located at Tauranga Hospital – Free Parking  
• Permanent Full or Part time – up to 1.0 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods
• Supportive team and ongoing professional development opportunities

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We welcome applications from Registered Nurses who have more than two years post registration experience. If you are interested in developing Critical Care nursing skills this may be the team for you. 

As a Registered Nurse in Tauranga Hospital ICU/HDU you will be supported by an individualised orientation programme.  Following on from your orientation we can offer an ICU discovery program. A clear pathway for skill progression after your orientation period.  The Discovery Programme is designed for nurses new to the ICU environment.  This six-month program includes study days, clinical competencies, and supernumerary time to apply theory to practice while caring for ICU patients.   

For experienced ICU Registered Nurses we support ongoing Post Graduate study including Critical Care qualifications.  The senior nursing team includes Nurse Educator, Clinical Coach and Research Nurse.  There are opportunities for career progression in our Flight Nurse and ICU Outreach Service. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining us at an exciting time, as we move into a newly refurbished and expanded 16 bed ICU/HDU.  We provide acute services for adult and paediatric patients across the beautiful Bay of Plenty.  Our team cares for a range of presentations from trauma, acute medical/surgical and elective admissions. We have a team of dedicated Registered Nurses, SMO's, training Registrars and Healthcare Assistants.  

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About you

The ideal candidate will be a true team player with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and resilience. If you are motivated to provide a high standard of care to patients and whanau, based on up-to-date evidence please apply.

All applicants must have at least 2 years nursing experience and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate. 

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for.

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 8 June 2025.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@bopdhb.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.