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Posted 13 August, 2026

Registered Nurse - Outpatients - Kaitaia Hospital

New Zealand Government
Whangarei, NTL, NZ Full Time
Reference: c594775af85d29bb

Job Description

Outpatients Department, Kaitaia HospitalPermanent, part time position working 24 hours Monday Sunday rostered shiftsBe part of a team providing clinical triage nursing for Kaitaia Hospital after hoursHealth 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 As a Registered Nurse at Kaitaia Hospital, you will be working within the Outpatients Department to: Providing quality nursing care and support to patients, utilising your professional knowledge and skill, to provide a holistic approach of nursing care that is safe and of the highest quality possible. Assist with rehabilitation, promotion of health and prevention of ill health Assist in triaging presentations to the After Hours Clinic at Kaitaia Hospital Click here for view the position description. About the Team/Service/Location Kaitaia Hospital is Health New Zealands northernmost hospital. It is a general hospital serving a widely scattered population. The 20 bed hospital has a general ward, maternity and emergency ward with all the supporting services, and provides a substantial community health service. The After Hours Clinic is part of the Outpatient Department is fully functional for presentations in evenings and weekends. They work on a shift roster which will involve evenings and weekends. For more information on living and working in Northland click here About you As a Registered Nurse, you need to have excellent communication skills, who can thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing priorities. You will have Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate Current full drivers licence Time management skills Communication skills A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Maori Previous experience in a rural clinical setting would be beneficial, however not essential to apply. Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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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