Job Description

New Graduate Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse

Location: White Cross New Brighton, Christchurch

Hours: 32 Hours Per Week (0.8 FTE)

Fixed Term Opportunities Available (12 Month Maternity Leave Cover)

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About the Role

We have two exciting opportunities for either a New Graduate Registered Nurse or an Enrolled Nurse to join our team at White Cross New Brighton on a fixed term basis.

These roles are 12 months to support maternity leave cover and offer a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive primary healthcare environment. Both working 32 hours per week.

Whether you are starting your nursing career or looking to further develop your skills as an Enrolled Nurse, you will be supported by an experienced team committed to helping you grow and succeed.

White Cross New Brighton is a well established clinic serving a diverse coastal community in Christchurch. You will work alongside experienced nurses, General Practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, gaining exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations while contributing to positive health outcomes for patients and their families.

What You Will Do

As a valued member of the clinical team, you will:

• Assist with the delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
• Support patient assessments, observations, and clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Assist with triage and identify patients requiring timely review.
• Support preventative healthcare programmes, recalls, and screening activities.
• Deliver health education and wellbeing advice to patients and their families.
• Assist with infection prevention and control activities.
• Support stock management and day to day clinic operations.
• Participate in ongoing training, development, and quality improvement initiatives.

What You Will Bring

New Graduate Registered Nurse

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate.
• Recent completion of a Masters and Bachelor of Nursing qualification.
• Strong commitment to learning and professional development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for delivering patient centred care.
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

Enrolled Nurse

• Current New Zealand Enrolled Nurse Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering patient centred care.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a primary care environment.
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

About White Cross New Brighton

White Cross New Brighton is a trusted healthcare provider serving the New Brighton community and surrounding areas. Located in one of Christchurch's vibrant coastal suburbs, the clinic provides high quality, accessible healthcare and is committed to improving health outcomes for the local community.

As part of the Tāmaki Health network, you will have access to a wider community of healthcare professionals, ongoing learning opportunities, and future career pathways across one of New Zealand's largest primary healthcare providers.

What We Offer

• 12-month Fixed term opportunities.
• 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE), offering a balance between work and life outside of work.
• Valuable primary healthcare experience within a supportive clinical environment.
• Supportive First Year of practice offering structured support and mentoring from experienced clinicians.
• Exposure to a diverse patient population and broad range of clinical presentations.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Possible future career opportunities across the wider Tāmaki Health network.

Apply Now

If you are ready to start or continue growing your nursing career within a supportive and community focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications.