Registered Nurse -Medical OPD
Registered Nurse Medical Outpatient Department
- 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight - Potential option for job sharing if appropriate candidates)
- Permanent, Monday Friday
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
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking the services of a Clinic Nurse in our Medical Outpatients Department at Taranaki Base Hospital. You would be working as part of a dynamic and patient focused team, responsible for:
Delivering Phototherapy treatments for Dermatology patients
Pre clinic vital signs and ECGs if required
FibroScan of the liver
Assisting our Dermatologists with excisions and biopsies
Close working relationship with Consultants and Registrars
Excellent working knowledge of hospital systems including computer literacy.
General duties to maintain clinic rooms including setting up with documentation and any other equipment required for the clinic to run smoothly.
General ordering of supplies and any other tasks required.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The Medical Clinic Nurse plays an important role with ensuring that patients are ready to be seen by the specialist Clinician prior to their appointment, developing excellent working relationships with Clinicians and patients and that when required, assistance is available.This position also takes the lead in Phototherapy treatments and Fibro Scanning clinics.
The Medical Outpatient Department is located at Taranaki Base Hospital and runs from Monday to Friday. Clinics are held by both Clinicians and Clinical Nurse Specialists in various specialities such as Dermatology. Gastroenterology, Neurology, Rheumatology, and General Medicine.
We are looking to fill 0.8 FTE, we are open to splitting this FTE to smaller amounts if the right candidates are found and all required shifts can be covered.
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About you
As an RN you will need the following:
2 years minimum hospital experience
Excellent communication and ability to work independently
Commitment to ongoing learning
Dermatology or minor surgical procedure experience an advantage but not essential
Flexibility in working hours and days
A `Can do attitude to working in a team
Proactive approach to working environments
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 Tuesday 14 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Clinical Nurse Manager Gracie Hoskin grace.hoskin@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.