Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Permanent, Part Time & Full Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

As a Registered Nurse in Te Pae Tiaki | Emergency Department at Wellington Regional Hospital, you’ll step into a role that is anything but routine. This is a fast-paced, high-turnover environment where your clinical skills and critical thinking are constantly called upon.

You’ll be part of a Level 6 Emergency Service that provides acute and emergent care to both adult and paediatric patients across a wide range of specialities—including General Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, and more.

Every shift brings new challenges and opportunities to:

• Make quick, informed decisions in complex clinical situations
• Deliver care that is person- and whānau-centred, safe, and evidence-based
• Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team where collaboration is key
• Participate in quality improvement and change initiatives
• Learn new skills every day and contribute to a culture of continuous growth

This is a role where you’ll be deeply involved in patient care, constantly developing as a professional, and surrounded by a team that shares your commitment to excellence. The salary is NZNO MECA Step 1-7

About the Team/Service/ Location 

Te Pae Tiaki | Emergency Department is a mixed adult-paediatric department (20% children) with around 65,000 annual presentations and an admission rate of 40%; it is also the regional tertiary and trauma centre and is supported in-house by most specialties. We have a 16-bed ED Observation Unit, a fully functional Minor Care Zone (Rohe Kākāriki) and a separate paediatric zone (Wahi Tamariki). 

About you 

You are an experienced, confident, and resilient Registered Nurse who brings a strong foundation in acute and critical care nursing. With at least two years of experience in a Level 6 │ tertiary Emergency Department, or a minimum of three years in a critical care setting (such as Medical-Surgical HDU or ICU), you are ready to take on the fast pace and complexity of emergency care with clarity and confidence.

You’ll thrive in our high-performing team if you:

• Bring solid clinical judgement and the ability to make swift, effective decisions in high-pressure situations
• Have experience managing diverse, high-acuity presentations across adult and paediatric populations
• Are committed to delivering safe, culturally appropriate, and person/whānau-centred care
• Collaborate well within a multidisciplinary environment, supporting both patients and colleagues
• Embrace continuous learning, clinical leadership, and professional development
• Understand and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your everyday practice
• Contribute positively to quality improvement and service innovation

If you’re seeking a role where your advanced skills and critical thinking are valued – and where every day offers growth, challenge, and impact – this is your next step.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

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 deb.brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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