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Nursing

Registered Nurse - Ward 4A/B Medical

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

New Plymouth, Taranaki
OnsitePart timeContractEntry level

About the job

About the Role

  • Registered Nurse (0.8FTE)
  • Fixed term rostered & rotating
  • Ward 4A/B General Medical
  • Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

About the Team/Service/ Location

Wards 4A and 4B provide acute inpatient medical care for adults with a diverse range of complex and often rapidly changing health needs. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, patient-centred care 24 hours a day, supporting patients and their whānau from admission through to discharge.

Our nurses provide care across a broad range of medical specialties, including:

  • General Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Renal Medicine
  • Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Haematology and Oncology

Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you'll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering safe, high-quality care while making a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and their whānau.

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here.

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About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team. Ideal candidates must be comfortable with working on a rostered and rotating basis. Furthermore, will have:

  • Current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
  • Recent Medical nursing experience in a hospital setting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within the multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent time management skills

Working at Health New Zealand

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. 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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 11 October 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicky Lumb Clinical Nurse Manager Ward 4AB - nicky.lumb@tdhb.org.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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