Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Orthopaedic Ward
• Fixed-Term, Part-Time (0.6 FTE – 12 months), Rosters include weekends and public holidays
• Team-Oriented Environment – Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive and diverse workplace.

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

As a Registered Nurse, you’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team on our busy Orthopaedic Ward. You’ll work closely within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to a wide range of orthopaedic patients. This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced surgical environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate nurse with surgical experience who thrives on collaboration, enjoys clinical diversity, and is ready to grow within a specialised area of nursing.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Orthopaedic team is progressive, innovative, and deeply committed to meeting the needs of our community. We are proud to foster a supportive and rewarding work environment where every team member is valued.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:

• A current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate
• Surgical nursing experience (orthopaedics preferred)
• A collaborative and flexible approach to teamwork
• A passion for delivering excellent patient care
• The ability to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrea Craig via email on Andrea.Craig@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.