Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic Clinic
Location: Wellington Orthopaedics Outpatients Department, Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.7 FTE Rostered and Rotating Registered Nurse
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 seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse join our dedicated Orthopaedic Outpatients team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the Wellington Orthopaedics Clinic, Te Wao Nui, and Kenepuru Outpatients Department, providing care to orthopaedic patients in outpatients, acute and inpatient settings.
As part of our clinical team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting the smooth operation of orthopaedic clinics. Our nurses are passionate about orthopaedic nursing, with specialist expertise in plaster and cast application, wound management, and patient education. You will work closely with medical, allied health, administrative and nursing colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
About the Team/Service Location
The Orthopaedics Service provides assessment, treatment and ongoing management for people with injuries and fractures, along with congenital, infective, degenerative and malignant disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our outpatients clinics, located in Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital, operate 8.00am to 4.30pm and see more than 25,000 patients each year.
About you
To be
successful in this role, you will:
- Have registration with NZ Nursing Council with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Have a current NZ Work visa and New Zealand Drivers Licence
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care
- Thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Show enthusiasm for clinical excellence, innovation and ongoing professional development
- Ideally have experience in orthopaedic, surgical or outpatient nursing, although this is not essential
You will be a proactive and adaptable nurse, committed to delivering the best possible experience and 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: NM282-26
Location: Wellington Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua
Closing Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026