Enrolled Nurse

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our mission is to build a healthcare system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. We strive for excellence in healthcare delivery and embrace diversity within our workforce to better understand and meet the needs of our community. About the Role We are currently seeking an Enrolled Nurse for a permanent, full-time position in the Outpatients Department - Surgical Services at Whangarei Hospital. This role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week. As an Enrolled Nurse, you will take accountability for your own practice, ensuring that you provide the best possible outcomes for our clients. You will deliver safe and effective client care by leveraging your professional knowledge and skills. Working under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse or nurse practitioner, you will provide nursing care and health education across various settings, including community, residential, and hospital environments. Your responsibilities will include contributing to nursing assessments, care planning, implementation, and the evaluation of care for patients (turoro/tangata whai ora) and their families (whanau). You will deliver nursing care in accordance with your level of competence and scope of practice. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work in a supportive and welcoming environment within the Surgical Outpatients Department on the Whangarei Hospital campus. About the Team/Service/Location Our team consists of skilled orthopaedic specialists who deliver high-quality outpatient care, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal conditions. The orthopaedic department offers expert care for a diverse range of bone, joint, and muscle issues, helping our patients restore mobility and improve their quality of life. For more information about living and working in Northland, please visit our website. About You To be successful in this role, you will need to possess strong assessment and communication skills, along with the ability to thrive in a team environment. We seek someone who is flexible, adaptable, and capable of confidently prioritizing tasks in a dynamic setting. Key requirements include: - Registration as a New Zealand Enrolled Nurse and possession of an annual practicing certificate - A professional nursing portfolio aligned with the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies for Enrolled Nurses - Proficient computer skills - The ability to develop innovative solutions to problems - Knowledge of quality improvement processes and principles, as well as nursing professional development issues Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, as it enables us to better serve our community. We welcome applications from individuals within our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 3 August 2025. For any questions regarding the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement.