Registered Nurse - Sexual Health & Women's Clinic

Health New Zealand - Lakes


Date: 23 hours ago
City: Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Contract type: Full time
Job Description - Registered Nurse - Sexual Health & Women's Clinic (ROT03584)

Registered Nurse - Sexual Health & Women's Clinic

Vacancy No

ROT03584

  • Staff Nurse – Women’s & Sexual Health
  • Permanent 0.9 FTE
  • This varied and interesting role is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse with a special interest in Women’s, Reproductive and Sexual Health

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 looking for a sensitive and experienced nurse to join our supportive Sexual Health and Women’s Clinics teams. Full training will be given across varied clinical roles, working across nurse-led and full team clinical days in both the Rangiora Sexual Health Clinic and in Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata – Women’s Clinics. This nursing role involves working with patients as they navigate challenging life events, and will suit a nurse interested in holistic care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Rangiora Sexual Health Clinic provides comprehensive sexual health care to our local community. HIV care and Gender Affirming care services are also based in the Rangiora Clinic. In this Sexual Health nursing role, you will provide specialised care, working both autonomously and within the team.

In the Women’s Clinics, the role may include work across abortion care, miscarriage care, pre-term birth and amniocentesis clinics and the LARC (contraception) Clinic.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About You

As a Registered Nurse working in Sexual and Reproductive Health, it is crucial that you have the ability to work empathetically with a broad cross-section of individuals in sensitive and often personally difficult contexts, and this requires a high degree of respect for people, their privacy and for confidentiality, alongside clinical skill.

You Will Need

  • Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand
  • Current APC
  • To be self-motivated and both patient-focused and team-focused
  • To have excellent communication skills, both patient-facing and within the team
  • Possess a strong interest in this area of health care
  • Bring sound nursing experience and skill, preferably in women’s or sexual health, or emergency nursing.

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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.

How To Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] or Talei Shirley, CNM Women’s & Sexual Health for more information: 07 348 1199 ext 8548.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Closing Date

: 23/Jul/25, 11:59:00 AM
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