Registered Nurse, Medical Specialty Ward

Have it all with a great career and lifestyle....
at MidCentral!

The Opportunity

General Medicine – MED Specialty Ward - Registered Nurse

Permanent Positions, Various FTE available, which involve rotational night shifts, weekends, and coverage during public holidays.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Registered Nurses who already have acute setting experience to join our General Medical Ward. In this role you will be responsible for the day to day provision of nursing care in the MED Speciality Ward supporting our commitment to the highest levels of clinical practice and quality, providing our patients with the best standards of care. Nurses who thrive in our environment typically have strong critical thinking skills, an ability to remain calm and focused in high pressure situation, strong communication and interpersonal skills that align with our values around culture and equity.

This role is central to patients receiving in patient medical care and supportive treatment and works closely with our other medical inpatient wards to ensure coordinated patient flow across the service.

You will have opportunities to develop skills in the specialised area of general medicine and work towards senior clinical and leadership positions such as nurse specialists. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work in a part of the hospital that is committed to improving Maori health outcomes and have opportunities to be part of our Kaimahi Māori team to broaden your knowledge of Māori health, tikanga and te reo. You will also be a part of a supportive team with a good sense of humour.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• An acute setting nursing background
• 1 year post graduate nursing experience in an acute care hospital
• Advanced patient assessment skills
• Have or working towards Level 2, 3 or 4 PDRP
• Excellent communication skills & computer knowledge
• Self motivation to learn is important if you are interested in applying for this position

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, you are welcome to contact: Emma Ball Charge Nurse: Emma.Ball@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

Come and join us

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori 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 Māori 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.