• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District 
• Hospital and Clinical Services - Surgical Ward
• Permanent, 32 hours per week, rotating and rostered

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 

We are currently seeking to employ a highly motivated Registered Nurse into our awesome team!  This is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced and supportive team environment. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The combined surgical ward offers a wide range of surgical specialties including general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, ENT, and gynaecology for adult patients which can be both challenging and rewarding.  

We collaborate and work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide quality coordinated patient care and are committed to delivering safe nursing care that results in a positive patient and whanau experience. 

Whanganui is a pretty, easy to live in town with easy access to larger centers while maintaining a strong sense of community. Situated along the Whanganui River and near both the sea and mountains, it offers fantastic outdoor lifestyle opportunities. The area also boasts a thriving arts community, and housing remains affordable compared to many larger cities.  

For more information on living and working in Whanganui, click here 

About you 

The ideal candidate we are looking for will have:  

• Experience or be familiar with preoperative and postoperative care, pain management and wound care. 

• Have excellent communication and time management skills 

• Strong customer focus and initiative as well as the ability to work under pressure. 

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 24^th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey at jobs@wdhb.org.nz  

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