Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward


Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward 

  • Timaru Hospital
  • Fixed Term Part Time 0.4 FTE

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, were looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a relevant amount of recent experience to join our team. The 40 Bed Surgical Ward provides nursing care to patients from a wide range of specialties including General, Orthopaedic, Gynaecological, Urology and ENT surgery.

About you

We are seeking a someone with a background in general surgery with sound acute assessment and critical thinking skills. You will need have New Zealand Nursing Council Registration and an APC and a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience.

You will also need the right to work in New Zealand. 

Working at 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.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online directly via our careers portal, at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

Close Date:  24 April 2025

Please note that recruitment will commence as suitable applicants apply for role and therefore the advert may close earlier that the 24 April. 

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Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time

Job no: CZAO6138816

Location: Timaru Hospital

Closing Date: Friday, 24 April 2026