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Posted 01 August, 2026

Registered Nurse - Acute Services

Health New Zealand
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Health 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 We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team working in Acute Services, which includes the Emergency Department and HDU. We have a full time position working 80 hours per fortnight 1.0 FTE, working rostered and rotating shifts. You must have a minimum of two years' post grad experience in an acute clinical setting specifically the Emergency Department, ICU or HDU and can work confidently without supervision. We are looking for staff with acute care experience, especially critical care skills. It is essential that you have a current Annual Practising Certificate or can meet Nursing Council standards. Candidates who require full competency assessment need not apply. About you The ideal candidate will have: You must have a minimum of two years' post grad experience in an acute clinical setting (ED, ICU, HDU) and can work confidently without supervision and cohesively within a team environment. It is essential that you have a current Annual Practising Certificate or can meet Nursing Council standards. HDU and Emergency experience. Candidates who require full competency assessment need not apply. Learn more about living in the Wairarapa region click here Wairarapa 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. Application deadline: 16 August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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