Registered Nurse - Rhoda Read

• Registered Nurse position
• Rhoda Read Continuing Care - Morrinsville
• Permanent, Part time 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to come and join NZ Health | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato, Older Persons and Rehabilitation service working at Rhoda Read Continuing Care facility, Morrinsville.

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the NZNO agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), shift allowances, professional development and wellness support.

Successful applicants must be available to work rostered and rotating 8hr shifts 24/7 across all 7 days of the week

Applicants will need to have a passion to care in a kind and empathetic manner and be prepared to work in a busy and challenging environment.

As a Nurse we will offer you:

• an exciting work environment
• a thorough orientation
• support in the development of your career
• ongoing professional development

Click here to view the position description for Registered Nurse.

About the Service

Rhoda Read is an off-site Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Inpatient Continuing Care facility focusing on sub-acute care using a rehabilitation model. You will be joining our dedicated interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. We can offer a comprehensive orientation programme and supportive staff development opportunities to extend your skills.

As part of the Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service, Rhoda Read cares mostly for post acute patients who have been inpatients at Waikato or Thames hospitals and need time to recover prior to discharge home.

About you

To be considered for this role, youll need:

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A current New Zealand annual practicing certificate
• A New Zealand work permit
• New Zealand nursing experience within the older population
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

If you have a passion for working with the elderly and enjoy working in a team environment, we will welcome your application.

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 15 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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