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Posted 26 July, 2026

Registered Nurse - Regional Heart & Lung Unit

New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 9a321055bbaacd24

Job Description

Location Wellington Regional Hospital Contract Permanent, Part Time (0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week, Rostered and Rotating) About the Role Salary: MECA RN scale, step 2-7 The 6 South Registered Nurse role would appeal to those who are motivated, self‑directed, and driven to deliver consistently high standards of care and critical thinking. The role is well‑supported with ample professional development opportunities. You will be part of a large, skilled nursing team that provides tertiary level care for health consumers under the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic specialities. About the Team / Service 6 South has a nursing team that works closely with the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic services and an associated multi‑disciplinary team. You will be supported by a committed and focused nursing management team incorporating a Charge Nurse Manager, Associate Charge Nurse Managers, and Clinical Nurse Educators. 6 South is a 40‑bed unit catering to the Wellington central region, providing care pre and post (but not limited to) acute and elective Angioplasty, Electrophysiology studies, Trans Aortic Valve Implantation, open heart surgery and Thoracic surgery. About You Registered Nurse with registration from the Nursing Council of NZ (NCNZ) A current practising certificate with the NCNZA and a current work visa A passion for the heart and lungs and a desire to work specifically in 6 South A strong equity lens when providing nursing care Post‑graduate qualification (desirable) Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand is committed to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are good employers and honour our equal employment opportunity obligations. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. We are a pro‑equity health organisation with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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