Registered Nurse, Outpatients

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $75,773 to $106,739 and is covered by the collective agreement: NZNO MECA (31 March 2023 – 31 October 2024)

Position Description | Registered Nurse, Outpatients

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our friendly and professional Outpatient Department team, Te Whatu Ora, Tairawhiti. This unit provides planned and acute care services (for our local community within Gisborne and the east coast) including but not limited to Specialist General Surgery, Internal Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Women’s Health and many visiting specialities. Nurses play a pivotal role in ensuring the management of patient and whanau health care experiences are transparent including supporting patient advocacy, rapport building, providing and striving for exceptional quality of care within the planned care environment as per the organisation’s policies, procedures and greater organisation’s WAKA values.

Responsibilities include

• Provide direct patient care, including assessments, treatments, interventional procedures and education.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Document patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional development and competence.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand nursing registration.
• A current Work Visa
• An understanding of Outpatient nursing responsibilities.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality of care.

Whilst the unit is currently open Monday to Friday and some weekends, the role is advertised as rostered and rotating shifts. Gisborne Hospital Te Whatu Ora and the Outpatient department is committed to CCDM/VRM, therefore, shifts in other areas of the hospital are required.

If you are a Registered Nurse with a passion for providing quality care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to carlo.dibella@tdh.org.nz – Clinical Nurse Manager for Outpatients for more details.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete an application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.