Registered Nurse - Wairoa - Fixed-Term

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Registered Nurse - Wairoa Hospital 12 month fixed - term to cover maternity leave. Fixed Term /Part - Time 64 hours fortnight 0.8 FTE This is a unique opportunity to gain broad rural nursing experience, work across diverse clinical areas, and make a meaningful difference within a supportive team and close-knit community. 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 As a Registered Nurse, you will join our dedicated team at Wairoa Hospital and Health Centre, delivering high - quality, patient - centred care across a range of clinical settings. This fixed-term opportunity offers a diverse and rewarding scope of practice, where you'll use your assessment, clinical decision-making and nursing skills to provide care for patients and whānau in both the Acute Ward and Emergency Department. Working in a rural health environment means no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to build broad clinical experience across a variety of services, collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, and make a genuine impact in a close-knit community. This is an ideal role for a nurse who enjoys variety, autonomy and delivering meaningful care where it matters most. About the Team/Service/ Location Our Wairoa nursing team provides essential healthcare services to the local community through a collaborative and supportive rural hospital and health centre environment. We work closely together to deliver acute, emergency and community-focused care, ensuring patients receive high-quality treatment closer to home. Located in the beautiful East Coast region, Wairoa offers an affordable lifestyle, easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation and a welcoming community, making it a fantastic place to live and work. About you As a Registered Nurse, you will bring: Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC). Strong clinical nursing skills with the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship - building skills. A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori. Strong organisational and time management skills, with a commitment to ongoing professional development. 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