Posted 06 August, 2026
Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Assessment
New Zealand Government
Christchurch, CAN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: aa9957d01aeaa630
Job Description
0.8FTE (32 hours per week) permanent positionBased at Christchurch Hospital CampusShifts - Monday to Sunday - Morning, Afternoon and NightsHealth 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 NewZealanders. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the team on a permanent contract. In this role, youwill be responsible for: Providing quality care to a wide range of patients presenting to Medical Assessment (MA) with acute medical conditions Liaising with family/whanau and members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care Please note this role is only open to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you arenotcurrentlyemployed by Health New Zealand. About the Service Acute Medical Assessment(MA) is a 34-bed unit caring for a wide variety of acutely unwell patients. We want to see our staff grow, so we encourage people with professionaldevelopment opportunities and support new staff to thrive in a fast-pacedenvironment. About You Recent Acute Medical experience Ability to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights Ability to work cohesively in a multidisciplinary team Sound assessment and decision-making skills Work calmly under pressure Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) Working atHealth New ZealandHealth 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. If you have any questions about the role,please contact Victoria at [email protected] Please note thisrole is only open to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not applyif you are notcurrentlyemployed by Health New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr