Registered Nurse – Rehabilitation Ward

Location: Ward 6 Kenepuru Hospital,

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.8) FTE Rostered and Rotating

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora /Health New Zealand Staff. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora /Health New Zealand Staff

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 

Join Our Rehabilitation Team – Ward 6

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a role where you can make a real difference? Ward 6 is a supportive and collaborative environment focused on helping patients regain independence and quality of life. You will care for patients with a wide range of needs, including stroke and complex neurological conditions, recovery following neurosurgery, and musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation.

Our team works together to provide patient-centred care that promotes recovery and independence. We value teamwork, compassion, and continuous improvement in how we support patients and their whānau through their rehabilitation journey. You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration and offers opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

The successful applicant will have sound clinical nursing skills, a strong patient focus, and enthusiasm for working in a supportive team. You will be passionate about clinical excellence, innovation, and ongoing professional development. Experience in rehabilitation would be an advantage. This role involves rostered and rotating shifts.

Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of rehabilitation care.

About the Team/Service Location 

Ward 6 is a friendly and dynamic rehabilitation ward where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in delivering excellent rehabilitation care and supporting each other to achieve the best outcomes for our patients

About you 

The ideal candidate will already have:

• Registration with NZ Nursing Council
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Current NZ Work visa
• Rehabilitation nursing experience an advantage
• Committed to on-going learning 

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.