Posted 01 August, 2026
Registered Nurse - Regional Heart & Lung Unit
Wellington Hospital
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 729991c6d82d473a
Job Description
Registered Nurse - Regional Heart & Lung Unit Wellington Hospital – Wellington, North Island Contract : Permanent, Part Time (0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week, Rostered and Rotating) 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 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 6 South Registered Nurse role is a well-supported role with ample professional development opportunities. You will be part of a large, skilled nursing team who provide tertiary level care for health consumers under the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic specialities. About the Team/Service 6 South has a nursing team who work closely with the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic services and associate 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 You will have: Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ (NCNZ) as a Registered Nurse A current practising certificate with the NCNZ 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr