Fixed-term – 6 months – 0.8 FTE, commencing January 2025
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods
Join Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Are you seeking a dynamic and challenging role in nursing? Join our dedicated, and diligent team in the Emergency Department based at Tauranga hospital, where you will work alongside highly skilled professionals. We are looking for Registered Nurses who are passionate about emergency care and eager to develop their skills in this area.
Our department provides 24-hour emergency care to both adults and children, offering a diverse and fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive team, including a Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Coaches, and experienced Registered Nurses.
In addition, you will receive assistance from our Health Care Assistants, Clerical staff, and medical team. We are offering a 6-month, fixed term part-time position starting in January 2025, this is working 0.8 FTE, (32 hours per week). Apply now and take your nursing career to the next level in our dynamic Emergency Department.
We are seeking candidates with previous experience in acute care, although we offer a comprehensive orientation program for those who are new to this setting. Given the nature of our work, a calm demeanor, a good sense of humor, and a strong team-oriented mindset are essential qualities for success in this role.
Additional orientation days will be provided before transitioning to more acute care areas as needed. We also offer numerous in-house educational opportunities, including ALS, PALs, and NLS certifications.
The preferred candidates will have:
Emergency Department and/or acute care nursing experience.
A desire to make a difference to our community.
A commitment to ongoing education to support excellence in emergency nursing.
At Te Whatu Ora, we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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