Registered Nurse
Job Description
When nursing goes beyond routine care and becomes part of someone’s long-term recovery journey, it transforms lives. ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse – Auckland Intensive to join its specialist neurorehabilitation team in West Auckland.
If you are an experienced RN ready to work in a purpose-driven environment focused on brain injury recovery, this role offers both professional growth and meaningful impact.
About ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand
ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand is a leading provider of acquired brain injury rehabilitation services in Aotearoa. Based in Ranui, West Auckland, the organisation delivers tailored residential and community-based rehabilitation programmes for individuals with moderate to severe neurological injuries.
Fully funded by ACC and the Ministry of Health, ABI operates with strong clinical governance, evidence-based practice, and multidisciplinary collaboration at its core.
About the Role
Position: Registered Nurse – Auckland Intensive
Location: Ranui, West Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts
Work Setting: On-site, intensive neurorehabilitation facility
This position involves working with clients who have complex cognitive and medical needs following traumatic or acquired brain injuries.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care within a specialist neurorehabilitation setting
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists and medical professionals
- Support clients and their families/whānau throughout the rehabilitation journey
- Contribute to personalised rehabilitation plans addressing physical, cognitive, and spiritual wellbeing
- Monitor and manage complex clinical needs
The role requires both clinical confidence and a genuine commitment to patient-centred rehabilitation care.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience as a Registered Nurse
- Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand
- Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills
Preferred Experience
- Brain injury rehabilitation
- Neurology or stroke care
- Acute or complex medical nursing
- Multidisciplinary healthcare environments
If you bring strong foundational nursing skills and an interest in neurorehabilitation, comprehensive specialty training will be provided.
Why Join ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand?
Working at ABI means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and compassionate care.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay rates
- Pay range: $36.43 – $51.32 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
- Full specialist training in brain injury rehabilitation
- Supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
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A Collaborative & Purpose-Driven Environment
At ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand, nurses work in close partnership with clients and their whānau, fostering trust, empowerment, and long-term recovery outcomes. The organisation’s interdisciplinary model ensures that each client’s rehabilitation journey is comprehensive and personalised.
With a strong reputation in neurological rehabilitation services, ABI continues to lead innovation and excellence in brain injury recovery across New Zealand.
Make a Real Difference in Neurorehabilitation
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding role in intensive rehabilitation nursing, this is your opportunity to grow within a nationally recognised specialist provider.
Join ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand and contribute to life-changing recovery journeys — supporting individuals to regain independence, confidence, and quality of life.
Apply now and take the next step in your professional nursing career.
