Casual Registered Nurse - Lakes Districtat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -
Lakes District HospitalCasual roleSalary band - $86,519 - $106,739 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaverHealth 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 registered nurses are responsible for providing a high standard of nursing care to all patients, using knowledge-based practise and a holistic nursing approach, in accordance with quality and legislative requirements.
In this role you may also be part of an on-call roster to assist with transfers.This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to utilise your previous nursing experience and gain new skills and knowledge working in General Ward, ED, and Outpatients from time to time.About usHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - 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 youThe successful applicants must have the ability to initiate and accept responsibility, work autonomously where appropriate or necessary and be able to function well in a multidisciplinary team.We're looking for a registered nurse with three or more years post grad experience.You will also have:a current New Zealand Registration and APC.excellent assessment skillsstrong communication skillsthe ability to quickly develop a rapport with patients and their whanau/family.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 Sunday, 22 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter katie.procter@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.