Salary band: $75,000 - $106,000 + Kiwisaver
Varying FTE availablePermanent vacanciesHealth New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the roleDeliver long-term life support services to critically ill patients.Case load is both ICU and HDU patients.Provide a tertiary referral service for other medical providers throughout Otago and Southland.Assist the Aeromedical Retrieval Service to transport patients to other hospitals.Fully refurbished ICU unit.Patients will be able to transition between levels of care without leaving the unit.Brand-new equipment, and with the patient-focussed design you'll be thrilled at the quality of care you can provide.Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 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 youMust have previous experience in ICU/HDU.Adaptive, hardworking nurse who is empathetic.Can quickly build a rapport with patients and their families.Treat everyone with kindness and respect, bring a positive attitude, and value openness and honesty.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.You will be welcomed into a team with a fantastic workplace culture and have the opportunity for working a family-friendly and life-friendly roster, so you will have time for all the other things that matter to you!
Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe 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.
Salary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between $75,773 and $106,739 p.a dependant on relevant experience.
How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 17 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ******. Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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