Graduate Registered Nurse

Newly Qualified Nurse Job Vacancy at Cromwell Medical Centre Graduate Registered Nurse Cromwell Medical Centre South Island - Otago – Dunedin, South Island About Cromwell Medical Centre We are a busy medical centre made up of a two-bed urgent treatment room and GP / Nurse clinic rooms. We are located in Cromwell, Central Otago. Our team consists of Registered Nurses, Administrative staff, Doctors and Nurse Practitioners. We also have Physiotherapists working out of our medical centre and we have capacity to carry out X – Ray's and ultrasounds. We work collaboratively to provide safe, timely and effective care for our patients. About the Graduate Nursing Role As a graduate nurse here at CMC you will be supported to develop your nursing skills in acute medicine in our urgent treatment room where your daily duties will include triaging patients, liaising with ambulance crews, and working together with the on-call doctor to assess and treat patients with a wide variety of acute medical concerns or injuries. Common presentations in our urgent care include respiratory distress, cardiovascular events, neurological concerns and injuries / ACC presentations. You will also be supported in developing your knowledge in managing chronic health conditions. When working in clinic your daily duties will include venipuncture, IV infusions, immunizations, diabetes reviews, ECG's and wound reviews. You will also have the opportunity to assist our Dr's with minor surgeries, these will include skin cancer removals, punch biopsies, wound wash outs / closure with sutures and long-term contraception insertion / removals. We are excited to welcome a dedicated and compassionate Graduate Registered Nurse to our team. This role is designed for recent nursing graduates looking to start their career with hands-on training, continuous support, and development opportunities in a dynamic healthcare environment. Start Date: 21/08/2026 Key Responsibilities Using a patient centered approach to your nursing care. Working well within a multi-disciplinary team. You must be committed to ongoing professional development and using best available evidence to support your clinical decision making. What We Offer A comprehensive preceptorship program involving orientation, supervised and independent clinical practice and face to face training courses. Opportunities to enroll on external training courses to support you in your role such as authorized vaccinator certification and advanced life support. A supportive work environment. Requirements (Mandatory) A bachelor's degree in nursing A current annual practicing certificate with the New Zealand Nursing Council. You must have full legal working rights in New Zealand. Application Deadline: 17th September 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr