Registered Nurse - Surgical Planning and Assessment Unit
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Temporary parental leave - ends 02/06/2027 - Part Time 0.8 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
We’re looking for a flexible, motivated and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our surgical nursing team at Wellington Regional Hospital. This role works across our General Surgery service, with opportunities to further develop your acute surgical and assessment skills within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
The Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit (SAPU) is a busy assessment unit with ten beds and four treatment chairs, providing assessment and short stay care for General Surgery patients across the Wellington and Kāpiti Coast regions. SAPU accepts referrals from both the community, including General Practitioners, and the Emergency Department.
SAPU is entering an exciting period of growth and development, with a new purpose-built unit planned to open in December 2026 that will see the service double in size. This is a great opportunity to join a team that is evolving and focused on improving patient care and service delivery.
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate strong core nursing competencies and a willingness to continue developing your clinical knowledge and skills. You will enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and be committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
At Wellington Regional Hospital, we are committed to nursing excellence, ongoing education and professional development. We actively support postgraduate study, PDRP development and continuous learning, and offer a supportive team environment with experienced nurses who provide ongoing guidance and mentorship.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit (SAPU) is a fast-paced, dynamic unit within Wellington Regional Hospital providing assessment, treatment and short stay care for acute General Surgery patients, and occasionally other specialties across the Wellington region. We work closely with the Emergency Department, General Practitioners, inpatient surgical wards and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely assessment and patient flow.
SAPU is currently entering an exciting period of growth, with a new purpose-built unit planned to open in December 2026 that will see the service double in size. This expansion will further strengthen our ability to provide timely surgical assessment and care for patients across the region.
SAPU offers a supportive team environment with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation and delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
About you
You will be an enthusiastic and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a busy acute environment and thrives as part of a collaborative team.
- Current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate
- Recent acute surgical, medical or emergency nursing experience preferred
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, time management and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality patient-centred care
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.
Fixed Term/Part Time
Job no: NM162-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026