Community / District / Public Health - Palmerston North - ref. l2822319
About the RoleWe are seeking Registered Nurses to work rostered shifts in the Inpatient Ward and Emergency Department. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a broad understanding and set of skills in rural nursing, where the work is varied and stimulating.
The team provides integrated patient care in the acute inpatient ward, postnatal ward, Emergency Department and Outpatient Department. We also work closely with our primary health care partners in providing patient care. Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/ServiceTaumarunui hospital is one of Te Whatu Ora Waikato’s rural hospitals. Our small hospital has a proud history of previously being a training hospital for nurses, for having had an Orthopaedic Surgery team that was world-famous in New Zealand for joint replacements, saving patients from having to travel to the South Island for their surgeries.
Though we have reduced our services now, we have not changed our reputation in the community. We are very supportive for our nurses, growing them into senior roles. We support ongoing education and put in place all we can, as soon as we can, which is usually faster than other hospitals because we are a small team.
Our emergency department is busy enough for you to learn quickly and our team will support you 100% in it. Our inpatient ward is a multi-speciality ward so you will be competent to work anywhere in the future. We also have a maternity unit, the district nursing services, public health nursing and outpatients.
About youAs a Registered Nurse in this role, you will bring:A current Annual Practising Certificate with the New Zealand Nursing CouncilExperience or a strong interest in Emergency or ICU nursingExcellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skillsStrong communication and teamwork abilities to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environmentA compassionate and patient-focused approach, ensuring the best outcomes for those in your care How to ApplyTo apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 30 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.