Registered Nurse - Medical Assessment Unit

Registered Nurse – Medical Assessment Unit Dunedin Hospital Salary Band – $73,000 - $103,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver 0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week Our Medical Assessment Unit based at Dunedin Hospital is welcoming applications for an experienced Registered Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team on a permanent basis. Mo te turanga | About the role The Medical Assessment Unit is closely linked to the Emergency Department and other front-line services, so variety is a key element in this busy but rewarding role. Streamline the assessment and admission of non-critically ill medical patients Accommodate and care for patients for up to 24 – 36 hours, Tend to patients during what can be a vulnerable and scary experience. Our service is compassionate, friendly and we are committed to high standards of practice. Rostered rotating shifts 24/7 - incl. night shifts. Mou ake | About you Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand Previous experience in an acute setting Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused Painga | Benefits Support you with on-going professional development, and encourage you to progress with your career goals, Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community. Continuous support for career development. Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance. Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Mo matou | About us 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. Utu whanui |Salary range This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the step 1 ($73,566 p.a) and Step 7 ($103,630 p.a prorata) of the RN scale Ra monehu |