Enrolled Nurse - Puāwai Rehabilitation Service

Enrolled Nurse – Puāwai Rehabilitation Service
Salary Band – $69,000 - $83,000 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver


Wakari Hospital Dunedin
0.8 FTE / 32 Hours per week
Permanent Vacancy

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

Assist clients and their whānau,
Collaborate with occupational therapists, physiotherapists and social workers
Understand interventions and rehabilitation plans to help older people and people with complex disabilities to regain independence and help them stay in their own homes for longer.
The focus is on rehabilitation and working towards the patient's goals, whilst working closely with the families of the patients.

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.


About You

New Zealand Enrolled Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate.
Nursing experience that includes working with stroke, orthopaedic, frail elderly and other neurological conditions.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of optimising patient outcomes,
Facilitate in effective rehabilitation,
A patient centred and evidence-based approach,

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.


Salary range

This role belongs to the expired NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between step 1 ($69,934 p.a) and Step 5 ($83,349 p.a pro rata) of the EN scale.


How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 14 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.