Registered Nurse - Ward 2A

placeNew Plymouth calendar_month 

Registered Nurse

Location: Taranaki Base Hospital
Employment type: 0.8 FTE Fixed Term 12-month Maternity Leave Cover,

Rotating and rostered shifts

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

Applications are invited from a Registered Nurse to fill our 12-month fixed term maternity leave position in our busy Rehabilitation Service, Acute Stroke and Older Peoples Health Ward.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Come and join a dynamic team of dedicated nurses who are passionate as they work alongside patients to see them reach their highest potential. You will be providing appropriate supervision and direction to Enrolled Nurses and Healthcare Assistants who are performing delegated patient care tasks, working alongside the same team.

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About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to work within a team.

Motivation and self-direction.

Well-developed time management skills.

Current APC

Have an ability to integrate technology device and software into practice.

minimum of 2 years experience

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 09/02/2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lauren Piercy at lauren.piercy@tdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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