Registered Nurse - General Surgery & Surgical Progressive Care Unit

• Ward A3, Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch
• 0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Permanent role
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The General Surgery & Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) has an exciting opportunity for A Registered Nurse to join the team.

The service operates Monday to Sunday across all shifts - Morning, Afternoons and Nights.

About the Service

Our team provides care for our acute general surgery patients, undergoing general surgical procedures within the ward environment and high dependency surgical patients in our 8 bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit.

We are a Dedicated Education Unit for staff wanting to be involved in the development of student nurses.

About you

We are looking for an energetic nurse who is eager to strengthen and develop their skills. Ideally you will be an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about Acute General Surgery and Progressive Care and can work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and improved patient outcomes are attained.

Working in our large multidisciplinary team will enable you to work closely with and learn from our Surgeons, Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist, who are all experts in their specialties and who are focused on advances in surgical care that improve clinical outcomes.

• Recent acute surgical or medical experience
• Ability to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Commitment to providing and maintaining high standards of nursing practice within our service is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks
• You will have effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
  

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz