Registered Nurse -Women's' Clinic

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract:  Permanent, 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 are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work alongside us at the Regional Termination of Pregnancy Service.

You will enjoy working within a small team, have a willingness to learn and develop, and have sound time management skills. You will be flexible and compassionate, emphasising partnership and advocacy in your approach to care. Registered nurses in Te Mahoe have a crucial role providing patient-centred care to facilitate deeply personal decisions about reproductive health. This will include detailed explanations of procedures, managing emotions, offering support throughout the process, and educating about post-abortion care. 

We are also the Day Unit for Women’s Clinics and you would be required to care and support women undergoing minor gynaecological procedures. 

This role is Monday to Friday working either 0800 to 1630 or 0700 to 1530hrs 

RNs may be asked to hold the on call phone after hours and Saturdays but only after a period of orientation and practice consolidation. The salary range for this role is Step 3 – Step 7 NZNO MECA pro rata.

About the Team/Service/ Location 

Te Mahoe has a small team of dedicated health professionals who provide a regional termination of pregnancy and counselling service. The Team is multidisciplinary consisting of Administration staff, Registered Nurses, Doctors, Counsellors/Social Workers and a HealthCare Assistant. We also work alongside staff in Women’s Clinics to support individuals through minor gynaecological procedures. We are a friendly and supportive team, working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for the people accessing our service. 

About you 

• Nurses working in Te Mahoe should have a minimum of 3 years nursing experience in New Zealand. 
• Must be interested in Women’s Reproductive Health and will be given training on working within the current abortion law. 
• It is preferable that RNs working in this unit are certified in IV cannulation and able to administer IV sedation and opioid pain relief. You will be supported to attend the in house safe sedation workshop to update your knowledge and skills.
• Post op recovery skills, PACU, ICU or surgical nursing experience is an advantage. 
• RNs must have the ability to work within a small multi-disciplinary and nursing/midwifery team, be flexible and adapt to changing work patterns depending on patient’s needs.

RNs will be encouraged to join APGANZ (Abortion Providers Group Aotearoa New Zealand) and the Women’s Health College of NZNO so they can remain current in all research and opinions in this field. 

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 21st August 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.