Registered Nurse for Casual Pool

Registered Nurse for Casual Work 

Timaru Hospital - Inpatient, Community and Patient Transfers

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. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Right now, we’re looking for Registered Nurses with lots of flexibility and experience to become part of the casual nursing team. You’ll enjoy the flexibility of a truly varied row – one moment you could be working in the medical ward, next mental health, surgical ward or undertaking inter-hospital patient transfers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within all wards /departments within the hospital and community settings. 

For this role, you will need:

• NZ Nursing Council Registration and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A minimum of one-year post graduate experience
• Recent experience in a clinical area
• The ability to work under pressure
• Can demonstrate excellent people and communication skills including the ability to relate to people of differing ages and cultural backgrounds
• Flexibility of shifts – morning, afternoon, nights or part shifts
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Nursing Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale and experience

How to Apply

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: 3 April 2025