Registered Nurse | Greymouth

• Greymouth - Te Nikau Hospital and Health Centre – General Ward and CCU
• Casual Position
• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate without any conditions on scope/practise

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

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our rural health team on the beautiful West Coast. This is a rewarding and diverse role where you will utilise your nursing expertise, critical thinking, and judgement to provide safe, person- and whānau-centred care across a wide range of medical and surgical cases.

As part of a small but highly skilled team, you will practise both independently and collaboratively, supporting patients and their families through complex health journeys while role-modelling excellence in rural nursing care.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work across a variety of clinical contexts in rural practice.
• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments, implement and evaluate care plans, and deliver high-quality evidence-based interventions.
• Support and guide Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and others in the delivery of care.
• Contribute to service development and integration of care, aligned with Te Whatu Ora West Coast’s model of care.
• Ensure professional, ethical, and culturally safe practice, with a strong commitment to achieving equity of outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples.

About you

Essential:

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate (no conditions preventing fulfilment of the role).
• Demonstrated ability to work within scope of practice, applying evidence-based knowledge and clinical judgement.
• Completion of, or commitment to undertake, cultural competency training.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence (manual transmission capable).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite).
• Ability and confidence to work with children.

Desirable:

•  Previous medical, surgical and/ or rehabilitation nursing experience.
• Current Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio. 

Working for 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. 

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.