Registered Nurse, Orthopaedic & Urology
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.8-0.9 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
We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses to work in our busy multi-specialty ward. You will have the opportunity to care for patients from Orthopaedic and Urology specialties. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one of these specialties.
Salary is as per NZNO MECA step 2-7.
We can offer you
- An individualised orientation programme
- Exceptional professional development opportunities including study days, post graduate programmes and leadership development.
- Variety of nursing care
- The opportunity to work in a large hospital providing tertiary level care for the region
About you
The successful applicant will have sound clinical nursing skills, a strong patient focus, and enthusiasm for working in a team. You will be passionate about nursing clinical excellence, innovation and professional development. This role is suitable for a Registered Nurse who has recently completed their graduate year.
- Registration with NZ Nursing Council
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Current NZ Work visa
- Surgical nursing experience preferable
About the Team/Service Location
Ward 6 North is a 36 bed multi-specialty ward. This service provides care for patients from both Orthopaedics and Urology specialties. Ward 6 North is a supportive team who a friendly and welcoming. On our ward, we have Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Senior Nurses and Health Care Assistants who work collaboratively to provide the best health outcomes for patients.
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.
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: NM156-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026