NURSES – STAR 4 HOROWHENUA Have it all with a great career and lifestyle.... at MidCentral! (Scope of Practice – Registered Nurse) The Opportunity We are looking for a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse to join the team at STAR 4 Horowhenua Health Centre based in Levin, 45 minutes away from Palmerston North Hospital.
Hours of work are permanent 0.8FTE, working rostered shifts, including nights.
At STAR 4 our values are simple: To put our patients first by working as one team, leading and listening, and striving for the best. We are committed to delivering the safest possible patient care; the best possible experience for patients and making the very best use of the resources we have. We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring nurse, who is reliable and flexible to join our team. If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!
STAR 4 is a 20 bed rehabilitation ward for patients 16 years and over in the Horowhenua Health Centre, Levin, although most patients are over 65 years old. It is part of the MidCentral Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation (HAR) Cluster based in Palmerston North and has links to the Community Elder Health Team. STAR 4 cares for a multitude of health consumers including palliative and end of life.
If you have a current practising certificate and a commitment to the provision of excellent patient care, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Essential requirements include: A current Annual Practicing Certificate Meeting the requirements of the NZ Nursing Council to practice The ability to adapt easily in a changing environment The ability to be flexible and prioritise The ability to work effectively within a team Excellent communication and assessment skills The ability to function independently within the scope of practice A high degree of physical capacity Our Organisation Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
Come and join us Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
Benefits • An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
A professional and supportive culture and team setting Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options Tailored wellness programmes How to apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
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