Registered Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit

New Zealand Government
Permanent Part time Ashburton, Canterbury Region Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
Posted:
June 07, 2026
Location:
Ashburton, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Job Description

* Based at Ashburton
Hospital, Ashburton * Permanent position
available at 0.4FTE (16hours per week) * Bring your Acute medical
or surgical experience to our team!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 are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our
team in the Acute Assessment Unit at Ashburton Hospital.
The Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Ashburton Hospital
provides 24-hour medical assistance for urgent accidents, injuries, or medical
concerns.
The AAU see a diverse range of presentations, ranging from
Triage 1 for immediate resuscitation through to Triage 5 who require less
urgent care. Experience in emergency/acute care work, phlebotomy and being
cannulation certified is advantageous.
Ashburton Hospital is one of only four level three rural
hospitals in the So...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent Part time
Location: Ashburton, New Zealand
Posted: June 07, 2026
Deadline: July 17, 2026