Casual Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Were looking for an experienced and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our small, dynamic team for a fixed-term maternity leave cover in our busy rural Emergency Department.

This is a great opportunity to work across a wide scope of practice, support a diverse community, and be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, flexibility, and whakawhanaungatanga.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to respond to a variety of acute presentations.
• Maintain a calm and professional presence in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to students and less experienced staff.

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About the Team / Service

Our Emergency Department provides urgent care to a broad population across the South Waikato.

Youll be part of a small, supportive team where no two days are the same, and your scope of practice is wide and meaningful.

Nestled between Rotorua and Taupo, Tokoroa offers a unique lifestyle surrounded by native bush, lakes, and a welcoming, diverse community.

With a lower cost of living and a strong community spirit, this is a place where your mahi truly matters.

About You

What were Looking For (Required Skills and Experience)

• NZ work visa & current Annual Practicing Certificate;
• At least 2 years experience in emergency, acute, or rural hospital nursing.
• Confident in working autonomously and making sound clinical decisions.
• Excellent communication and cultural competency, particularly in engaging with Maori and rural whanau.
• Passionate about rural health equity and delivering patient-centred care.
• Escort or transfer of patient experience
• Triage and / or plastering skills would be desirable.What We Offer :
• Opportunities for professional development,.
• Supportive and friendly team culture.
• Stunning natural surroundings and an affordable lifestyle.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on 24 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.