Registered Nurse Taupo Emergency Department

Registered Nurse - Emergency DepartmentPart-time (0.8FTE / 64 hours per fortnight) | Fixed Term (maternity leave cover) : October 2025 to 31 May 2026Taupo HospitalBe part of a close knit rural nursing team, working with adults, paediatrics and neonates.

Enjoy all that beautiful Taupo has to offer.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 RoleAs a Registered Nurse, you will be providing care to acutely unwell patients who present to the Emergency Department.

We offer a variety of rostered shifts, including nights, on-going professional development opportunities and professional support.About the Team / Service / LocationOur team of Registered Nurses are dedicated to providing the best level of care, whilst also managing to apply a rural lens to problem solving.

Taupo Hospital has a friendly and close knit team and is also able to rely on Rotorua Hospital for their support.Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand.

The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community.

Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click hereAbout youAs a registered nurse, you should have the following attributes and skills : Experience in Emergency Care NursingCurrent New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate or working towards it.Effective communication and interpersonal skillsFlexibility and the ability to adjust to changing needs of the departmentHonesty, reliability and confidentialityThe ability to work in a team environment and independentlyMaintain a calm disposition under pressureQualifications you would haveBachelor of Nursing or equivalentHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

The selection process starts from the date of advertising.

Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

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