Research Nurse ICU Te Puna Wai Ora

Research Nurse Te Puna Wai Ora Critical care unit

Salary Band $81000 - $106000 p.a prorata Kiwisaver

• Dunedin Hospital
• Permanent Vacancy
• 0.6 FTE / 48 hours per fortnight

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

Based within Te Puna Wai Ora this role facilitates Critical Care research and the associated educational requirements of the wider team for the ongoing support of implemented research activities. They will be responsible for ensuring all research activities meet legislative and clinical trial requirements.

Some of the key tasks will include:

• Liaising with patients staff and other relevant parties
• Assessing patient criteria for inclusion in research which may involve an on-call component via phone
• Providing education and support to staff regarding the specifics of on-going projects
• Maintaining trial data requirements including coordinating patient tests and appointments
• Research data processing reporting adverse events

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About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

We are looking for a systematic Registered Nurse with exceptional organisation skills who can see the big picture but is also detail focused. You will have to be a self-motivator and an excellent communicator who works well both individually and within a small team.

To succeed in this role you will need to have:

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC with the right to work in New Zealand
• Be available for out of hours phone support
• Relevant experience such as working within critical care or acute nursing
• Post graduate studies in research methods is desirable and/or commitment to work towards such qualification

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.

Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale between Step 2 $81683 and step 7 $106739 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 28 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Ben Kingsbury
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.