Mo te tunga | About the role
0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Permanent role
Ward A5 is a busy general surgical unit with a focus on elective surgery including colorectal, hepatobiliary and bariatric surgery. No two days are the same in this fast-paced team that focuses on peri-operative care and recovery. Ward A5 is also a Dedicated Education Unit where you'll enjoy being involved in the development of student nurses.
The service is rostered on a rotating roster Monday to Sunday across Morning, Afternoons and Nights.
This role is located in Waipapa Hospital in Christchurch. Salary is based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement.
Ko wai koe | About You
We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join us who is passionate about surgery and keen to move their career forward. Working in our large multidisciplinary team, you can expect to work closely with and learn from our Surgeons, Nurse Educator, and Clinical Nurse Specialist, who are focused on advances in surgical care that improve clinical outcomes. In turn, you will bring your exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills and be a real team player.
You will have effective problem-solving and decision-making skills and a commitment to providing and maintaining high standards of nursing practice within our service.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
Acute and elective surgical experience
Must be able to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon, and Nights across Monday to Sunday
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Motivated, with a mature attitude and organized approach; you will be flexible and adaptable in this ever-changing, fast-paced environment
The ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team
A current New Zealand annual practicing certificate is required
Nga hua – Benefits
Ongoing training and development
Health New Zealand employee benefits
When you work at Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring, and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants, and businesses.
Mo matou – About us
"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do"
Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Canterbury, Waitaha, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori is at the forefront of all our conversations.
Tono inaianei– Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted; therefore, please apply directly on our career site here.
Position Ref: PC3243532
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