Registered Nurse - Ward 1at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau75773.0 - 106739.0
You will also maintain and enhance the professional standards of nursing and further development of nursing within the Surgical Service and participate as an effective member of the wider Surgical Services Team.Ward 1 Orthopaedics offers an excellent opportunity for Registered Nurses seeking a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our ward provides care to a wide range of orthopaedic patients, offering variety and professional growth. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team comprising physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, doctors, and healthcare assistants, with a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.Click here to view the position description.About the Team/Service/ LocationWard 1 is a 34-bed acute and elective orthopaedic unit caring for a wide range of patients including post-operative, palliative, elderly, and those with mobility challenges.
Our team is proudly multicultural, bringing together diverse backgrounds and experiences to deliver excellent care.We provide a structured orientation programme, access to ongoing professional development, and the ability to participate in self-rostering while maintaining safe staffing levels.This role offers the chance to enhance your clinical skills in both acute post-operative care and complex rehabilitation, while being supported by a dedicated and friendly team.For more information on living and working in Northland, click hereAbout youAs a Registered Nurse, you will need to demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificateRecent nursing experience within an acute hospital setting e.g. medical, surgical, emergency department or ICU is preferred but not essential to applyExperience working in New Zealand healthcare is preferred but not essential to applyGood communication and people skillsDemonstrate an ability to practice in a culturally safe mannerWorking 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 15 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.