Registered Nurse - Medical Ward

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Part Time 0.7 and 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 

Are you a recent Registered Nurse graduate on the NetP/FSYP programme looking to launch or continue your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? Join our medical ward, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and develop your clinical skills from day one.

We’re offering permanent positions to passionate and motivated RNs who are ready to grow within a collaborative team that values learning, professional development, and patient-centred care.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing support and mentorship
• Opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge
• A strong focus on teamwork and continuous improvement

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll be supported by experienced nurses, educators, and leaders who are committed to helping you succeed. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of medical conditions, sharpen your assessment and decision-making skills, and be encouraged to take part in ongoing education and development opportunities. If you're looking for a role where you can thrive, be valued, and make a difference—this is it.

About the Team/Service Location 

This role is based in the Medical Ward at Hutt Hospital, a 54-bed ward caring for patients aged 15 and over. The ward provides care for a wide range of medical conditions, including acute, sub-acute, and chronic illnesses. Patients receive support for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management. The Medical Ward also cares for people at the end of life and those choosing Assisted Dying who cannot access this service in the community.

The Medical Ward is a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supported by a friendly and collaborative team. You'll be well-supported by our Associate Clinical Nurse Managers (ACNMs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Health Care Assistants (HCAs), and Nurse Educators, all working together to provide excellent patient care.

About you 

• Be on the NetP/FSYP program, or recently completed this
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate 
• Strong assessment and communication skills 
• Highly organised, with good time management and initiative
• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Committed to on-going learning

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.