Registered Nurse - Kenepuru Accident and Medical Clinic

Location: Kenepuru Hospital – Porirua 

Contract:   6  month Fixed Term -  Part Time 0.6 FTE Rostered and Rotating

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 we offer you the opportunity to join our motivated and professional team in the Accident and Medical  Clinic.   If you like  variety in your day and would enjoy working with an awesome team we are keen to hear from you. 

We are looking for a  part time Registered Nurse to work 0.6fte  (24 hours per week) on a 6 month fixed term contract. Our shifts are rostered and rotating including weekends and night shifts.  This will include a combination of 5hour & 8 hour shifts within the roster.  The salary for this role is NZNO MECA  Step 2-7 based on skills and experience.

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The Accident and Medical Clinic is a  busy  24 hour Urgent Care Clinic situated at Kenepuru Hospital.  We provide care to those who require urgent medical treatment  and  are unable to see their own GP.  The  team consists of Urgent Care Physicians and  trainees, local GPs, receptionists, Nurse Practitioners  and Registered Nurses. The department sees approximately  37,000 presentations per year from a wide range of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.   

About you 

The ideal applicant would be: 

• Enthusiastic dynamic and forward thinking. 
• Have a strong patient care focus and able to deliver high quality of care for patients and whānau
• Team player and have the ability to work independently
• Have previous experience in : Urgent Care, Practice Nursing, Paediatric or Acute care settings. 
• Have  practical skills and knowledge  in areas such as triage, wound care, plastering  cannulation and phlebotomy.
• Experience working with Evolution  would be an advantage

We are keen to hear from nurses who are interested  in  completing post graduate study and  advancing in clinical practice and have the potential of working as an independent health professional within the team.  A nurse with a Professional Development portfolio at proficient or  above  would be desirable.

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 by 13th May 2025 . 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.