Registered Nurse - General Ward, Dargaville

Registered Nurse - Dargaville
Permanent, full time (1.0FTE) working 40 hours per week rostered shifts
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

As a Registered Nurse, you will be working within the General Ward at Dargaville Hospital, providing quality nursing care and support to patients, utilizing your professional knowledge and skill, to provide a holistic approach of nursing care that is safe and of the highest quality possible. The care you give will enhance the outcomes for patients through education, liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, co-coordinating the treatment and discharge planning processes for patients.

Utilise professional knowledge and skill to provide a holistic approach to nursing care that is safe, of the highest quality possible Standard and in accordance with:
Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau policies
Registered Nurse Scope of Practice
Nursing Practice Standards
Nursing Council of NZ Registered Nurse competencies
Nursing Council code of conduct
Provision of nursing care is in consultation and partnership with the patient/client/family/ whanau, where the rights and needs of all people are acknowledged within the context of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Provide skilled nursing care through application of clinical knowledge and theory to nursing practice.
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About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be working within the General Ward at Dargaville Hospital in a close-knit nursing team and wider community.

Dargaville Hospital provides hospital level and community care to the people of Kaipara. The General ward is a 12-bed ward that in addition also provides acute emergency care and planned procedures.

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About you

As a Registered Nurse in a rural environment, you will be flexible, able to work independently and as part a multidisciplinary team. Good communication skills is a must, with the ability to build relationships across all age groups.

Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
Recent (within 2 years) clinical experience
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Good communication skills
Demonstrated ability to practice in a culturally safe manner
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.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 24th May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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