Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role:

Join a dedicated, whānau-centred team committed to delivering high-quality care for our rural community. Te Puia Springs Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to contribute to excellent clinical care across our medical, aged care, and emergency ward settings.

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, responsive nursing care. You’ll work collaboratively with patients, whānau, the Clinical Nurse Manager, and the wider clinical team to ensure excellent health outcomes.

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care across our case ward mix.
• Undertake thorough clinical assessments and manage care plans.
• Provide health education and support to patients and whānau.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient confidentiality.
• Promote a culturally safe environment and apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in daily practice.
• Support a safe, positive, and values-aligned workplace culture.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako - Essential Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent recognised by the Nursing Council of NZ.
• Current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate.
• PDRP Competent (or working towards).
• Minimum one-year post-graduate experience (NETP or equivalent).
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a medical ward or similar clinical setting.

You will also:

• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and cultural safety.
• Be adaptable, collaborative, and able to work confidently in a rural setting.
• Show commitment to ongoing learning and quality improvement.

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What we offer:

A supportive workplace grounded in tikanga Māori.

Opportunities for professional development and supervision.

Opportunities to innovate and contribute to whānau ora outcomes.

NIB Health Insurance

EAP and wellbeing support services

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a current Cover Letter and CV with your application, describing your motivation for joining Ngati Porou Oranga reflecting relevant skills and experience. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  The preferred and/or successful applicants will be willing to undergo our pre-employment screening which can include Police Vetting, Child Checks, OT Vetting, Criminal Record Checks, Medical Checks, ID checks and Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

Must hold a current New Zealand Full Drivers Licence.

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement:  Vaccination is essential for kaimahi as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.  New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to commencing employment or in alternative, complete a risk assessment as a part of the recruitment process and/or any other reasonable measurements.  

60 Day Trial Periods:  In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60 day trial periods, further information is available upon request. 

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews maybe held as applications are received.

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