Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinic

Location: Orthopaedic Outpatient clinic – Kenepuru Hospital, Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Fixed Term Part time (0.8 FTE) To cover Parental Leave

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 an experienced Registered Nurse to join our small but committed team in the busy Orthopaedic Outpatients Department on a fixed term contract.

You will have the opportunity to care for Orthopaedic patients in an Outpatient and Inpatient setting. The role is based in the Wellington Orthopaedic Outpatient Department. Clinics are located in Wellington Regional Hospital, Te Wao Nui and Kenepuru Hospital. Usual hours are Monday to Friday 0800-1630. 

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. 

About the Team/Service Location 

We have a small but committed group of nurses that have a passion for Orthopaedic Nursing with a focus on the art of plaster/cast application and wound care.

About you 

The ideal candidate will already have:

• Registration with NZ Nursing Council
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Current NZ Work visa
• Orthopaedic nursing experience
• Plastering experience 
• Paediatric experience 

 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 7th September 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.