Registered Nurse - General Surgery

# Registered Nurse - General Surgery at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Registered Nurse – General Surgery****Salary Band – $86,519 - $106,739 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver*** Dunedin Hospital - Ward 4A* Permanent vacancy* 0.8 FTE / 64 Hours per fortnightHealth 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**In this role:* Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team in a variety of surgical specialties.* Contribute to a tight knit team under the careful direction of the Charge Nurse Manager,Ward 4A is a 24 bed General Surgery ward, with an additional four High Acuity Beds attached, specializes in* upper & lower GI* colorectal Surgery* provides for both elective and acute surgical admissions.**About us**Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.**About you*** Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand.* Minimum 2 years surgical nursing experience* Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals.* Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills* The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused.* Previous Surgical experience is essential, and experience in HDU would certainly be advantageous.If you are look for your next challenge, then apply now and let us know why you would be an ideal candidate for our team.**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. **Salary Range** This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between $86,519 and $106,739 p.a dependant on relevant experience.**How to Apply** To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 17 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury [email protected] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Otago || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 03-Jul-2026 || Salary range: | $86,519 - $106,739 || Closing date: | 17-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 1934722 || Attachment: | Registered Nurse PD Generic.pdf (PDF, 115KB) Job Description | #J-18808-Ljbffr