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Posted 01 August, 2026

Registered Nurse - Taupo Emergency Department

New Zealand Government
Hamilton, WKO, NZ Full Time
Reference: fca1c8fd05ce2b28

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Taupo Emergency Department Permanent 0.8 FTE Rostered Shifts including nights and weekends* *This role is intended for Health NZ employees only* About the Role As a Registered Nurse, in Taupo Emergency Department, no 2 days are the same, providing nursing care for patients presenting acuity to a rural Emergency Department across all spans of life. We offer a variety of shifts, on-going professional development opportunities and professional support About the Team/Service/Location Our team of Registered Nurses are dedicated to providing the best level of care, whilst also managing to apply a rural lens to problem solving. The Hospital has a friendly and close knit team and also is able to rely on Rotorua Hospital for their support Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program. About you Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma Desirable Experience in Emergency Care Nursing Effective communication and interpersonal skills Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing needs of the department Prioritisation skills Self-motivation and initiative Honesty, reliability and confidentiality The ability to work in a team environment and independently Maintain a calm disposition under pressure Having a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate or working towards it. Click here for Position DescriptionClick here for Collective Agreement (if applicable) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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