Registered Nurse - HDU

Registered Nurse - HDU

Southern Cross Wellington Hospital

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and professional Registered Nurse to join our High Dependency Unit (HDU) team in a 0.9 FTE fixed-term role for 12 months. This is a dynamic position in a high-acuity environment, offering the opportunity to provide specialised care and work closely with medical specialists in a patient-focused setting.

Reporting to the Patient Services Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care to patients requiring close monitoring and complex interventions. The role involves comprehensive clinical responsibilities, including patient assessment, medication administration, and responding promptly to changes in condition. It requires someone who is organised, adaptable, and confident working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence and culturally sensitive care. Your ability to build therapeutic relationships, communicate effectively, and maintain resilience under pressure will be essential. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate 
• Minimum of two years’ clinical experience in HDU/ICU
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple specialties and adapt to changing clinic needs
• Strong clinical assessment and coordination skills, including managing patient lists and supporting consultations
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude 
• Previous experience in private healthcare is an advantage 

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you: 

• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive wellbeing programme and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
• Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
• Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:

• Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
• Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
• Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.

Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora 

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. 

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