New Zealand Government – Blenheim, South Island Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse / RNAA - Theatre Location: Wairau Hospital, Blenheim Permanent part time and full time positions available (1FTE) Enthusiastic RN or EN or RNAA - with Theatre experience. Challenging environment with plenty of variety. About this position The Wairau Hospital Theatre Suite consists of 5 Operating Theatres with a Recovery Room, a Sterile Services department, and a Day Stay Unit. Due to the increase in services, we have a number of part-time and full-time positions available. These positions are based in the main theatre department where we provide public acute and elective services, as well as private cases. Shifts are rostered Monday-Sunday, with on-call after hours and at the weekends. Surgical specialties covered include: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental, and Acute/Trauma. Who is an appropriate applicant? You will be an experienced Theatre RN, EN or RNAA with the ability to care for patients undergoing a variety of acute and elective surgical procedures. Teamwork is key in the operating theatre; you will need to be a team player with a collaborative attitude towards patient care. About our team We are a friendly, supportive team committed to delivering excellence in quality of care to our patients. Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork. The benefits of this position We will provide you with the opportunity to develop your qualities and extend your nursing practice. Our team prides itself on our 'all for one - one for all' ethos. You will feel included, consulted, and supported in our team. We work hard, we do a fantastic job, and we enjoy doing it. Most importantly, we achieve more by doing it together! How do I apply? Keen to apply now? It's easy. Please complete our online application form at this link . For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team. Alternatively, for role-specific information, please contact Annette Enright, Charge Nurse Manager Perioperative Services. Applications close: 16th November 2024 unless filled earlier. Nelson Marlborough Health strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori, we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence. He waka eke noa. We are all in this together. #J-18808-Ljbffr