Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

• Located at Tauranga Hospital + Free onsite parking
• Permanent – 0.9 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods

About the Role

Take on an exciting opportunity as a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department where you will provide high-quality care to adults and children in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. This permanent part-time role (working 36 hours per week) offers the chance to be part of a dedicated team that delivers critical care to patients in their time of need.

As a Registered Nurse, you will collaborate with a skilled multidisciplinary team, including Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and experienced Registered Nurses. With support from Health Care Assistants, Clerical Staff, and the medical team, you will play a key role in providing compassionate, evidence-based care. A comprehensive orientation program and ongoing training opportunities will ensure your success in this rewarding role.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our ED is a vital part of the community, providing care in a dynamic and supportive environment. Located in the stunning Bay of Plenty, the region is renowned for its golden beaches, bush-clad mountains, and vibrant community, offering an ideal balance of professional growth and lifestyle.

About you

The ideal candidate is a skilled and adaptable professional with a collaborative approach to care delivery. Previous acute care experience is beneficial, but we also welcome those eager to grow their skills in this area.

• Current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Previous Emergency Department or acute care experience (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori 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 principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health 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 inclusion

• We 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 whānau 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To 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 15 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers@bopdhb.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.