Registered Nurse - Surgical Wardat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -
Southland Hospital, InvercargillPermanent, full
- time roleSalary band: $81,683
- $106,739 per annum pro-rataCompetitive salary, paid overtime, and a carparkHealth 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 roleOur Surgical Ward at Southland Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a can do, positive attitude to join their multidisciplinary team on a permanent basis.
Capability development is a high priority for us
- there is ample opportunity for professional development.
- Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youA successful applicant will:preferably have current surgical nursing experiencebe able to demonstrate resiliencenot mind putting in some hard work and be open and willing to up-skill as requiredhave strong written and verbal communication skills with a friendly demeanourvalue patient-centred care.In return, you will gain great work experience in a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to either showcase or develop your skills in a variety of surgical specialties.You will also have:current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealandthe demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionalsexcellent time management, interpersonal, and organisational skillsthe ability to be adaptable, flexible, and solution-focusedprevious surgical ward experience (preferable)New Zealand working rights.View position description.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.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday, 23 April 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website.