Registered Nurses – Emergency Department, Nelson Hospital
Fixed Term 0.8FTE (8 months)
(64 hours per fortnight) rostered and rotating Monday – Sunday.

• ED or Acute Care post-registration experience is preferred
• So many outdoor activities and tracks close by
• Very laid back, family orientated place to live
• AMAZING FREE PARKING. Hard to believe but you can park on the street outside and be at work in 2 minutes!

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
You will never have an uneventful day in the Nelson Hospital ED!
ED nursing uses all your skills and provides daily learning opportunities, with around 31500 patient presentations per annum across the lifespan. We focus on excellent, quality care and are committed to improving the experience of patients and their whanau.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will be a NZ Registered Nurse with a current NZNC practising certificate and post-registration nursing experience in ED or acute care. You will also be a team player, who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice, with excellent organisational and time management skills and a commitment to quality.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer, supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.


Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
What our nurses say about living in Nelson and working at Nelson ED.

• The team here is amazing. Such a variety of backgrounds and people you can learn from at different ages and stages of life. People have a lot of different interests that you may be interested in and can find a buddy.
Everyone here is very welcoming, I never felt out of place or like I had to try hard to fit in
• Very laid back, family orientated place to live. If you're looking for less hustle and bustle, like in the big cities, Nelson is an amazing place to be.

The full-time equivalent salary range for Registered Nurses is $81,683 to $103,750 based on the current NZNO Nursing and Midwifery MECA, dependent on skills, experience, and registration in NZ.
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For role specific information please contact Vicki Bijl, Charge Nurse Manager on vicki.bijl@nmdhb.govt.nz.
For general enquiries please contact our Nursing Recruitment Coordinator on Lee.Packer@nmdhb.govt.nz
Apply now, it’s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a brief covering letter indicating your preferred FTE or FTE range.
We look forward to receiving your application.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
R2N24-029
Applications close: Sunday 1st December unless filled prior. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.