Posted 16 July, 2026
Registered Nurse Surgical Ward 10 fixed term 6 mths 0.8 FTE
New Zealand Government
Nelson, NSN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: d9732dabb4f2db04
Job Description
RN/EN role on Surgical Ward 10. Recent post‑registration acute care nursing experience is required. Fixed term 6 months, 0.8 FTE. About the Role Ward 10 is a 27 bed General Surgical ward providing acute and elective care across Colorectal, Vascular, Urology, Breast and Trauma specialties and includes a 3 bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). We practice in a collaborative patient partnership model of care to achieve best possible outcomes for our patients, families and whānau. Shifts will be rostered and rotating Sunday to Monday, with the flexibility to swap shifts and request preferred rosters. About the Team / Location We are a team of compassionate and respectful nurses who thrive on high levels of job satisfaction. Nurses are encouraged to participate in professional development opportunities and experience within the IMCU facilitates opportunities to challenge knowledge and practice caring for high acuity patients. Our nurses benefit from strong working relationships between multidisciplinary health professionals and the surgical teams. Nelson / Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes – lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year‑round moderate climate. About You You will be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current NZNC practising certificate and post‑registration nursing experience in an acute care setting. You will also be a team player, who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice, with excellent organisational and time‑management skills and a commitment to quality. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We comply with all relevant equal opportunity legislation and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, age, sex, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr