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Posted 01 August, 2026

Registered Nurse - Medical Progressive Care Unit

Taranaki District Health Board
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 7c7fe64637268306

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Medical Progressive Care Unit Medical Progressive Care based at Christchurch Hospital 0.6FTE (24 hours per week), fixed term position until 27/11/2026 Rotating/Social roster - Morning, Afternoon and Night, Monday toSunday Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We're seeking aRegistered Nurse with strong communication and organisational skills, and acurrent Annual Practising Certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council. Based in theMedical Progressive Care Unit at Christchurch Hospital, this role involvesdelivering patient-centred care, including assessment, treatment, and supportfor patients and their whānau. This role is a fixed-term position due tosecondment concluding on 27 th November 2026. The role is 0.6FTE(24hours per week). Keyresponsibilities include: Managing patient admissions and discharges Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team Upholding cultural safety and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles Maintaining a safe environment through risk management and incidentreporting About theTeam/Service The MedicalProgressive Care Unit is a 14-bed service caring for adult patients withinGeneral Medicine, often with complex or multi-system conditions. You'll besupported by a Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist, with a strongfocus on both clinical excellence and ongoing professional development. About You 1+ years post-graduate experience You'll thrive in a fast-paced acute environment, bringing strongassessment, time management, and interpersonal skills. Confidence working both independently and as part of a team isessential, along with a flexible, solution-focused approach. You have a current Annual Practising Certificate from the NewZealand Nursing Council. We offer a comprehensive orientation and ongoing support, alongsidea wide range of opportunities to further develop your nursing career. You will also demonstrate the valuesthat guide how we work every day: Wairuatanga - working with heart, showingcompassion, purpose and commitment to caring for our patients andsupporting your colleagues. Rangatiratanga - taking ownership of yourrole, being accountable, and contributing positively to the team whileembracing opportunities to learn and grow. Whanaungatanga - building positiverelationships and working together as one team to provide safe,high-quality care. Te Korowai Āhuru - helping create a safe,respectful and supportive environment where patients, whānau andcolleagues feel valued. Working atHealth New Zealand Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofNew Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that weare better positioned to understand and service our community . Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: PC4288408 Location: South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch #J-18808-Ljbffr

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