Registered Nurse, Ward 29 Surgical

• Palmerston North Hospital, Temporary, Part time position

• Joining a fabulous team with great support. Fabulous orientation programme.

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

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Are you looking for an exciting nursing opportunity that extends your skills and career development?

Do you want to be involved in a collaborative, multidisciplinary patient care environment, where you are supported and valued for the contributions you make to patient care?

Ward 29 may be the place for you.

You will use advanced patient assessment skills, provide heightened nursing vigilance, and use critical thinking and reasoning skills to deliver individualised and holistic nursing care. SHANA is a 5-beded, nurse-led unit staffed by two Registered Nurses, utilising high acuity monitoring.

We currently have a 0.8 FTE available to cover maternity leave, working rostered and rotating shifts. This role includes a comprehensive orientation package with ongoing support from clinical coaches and nurse educator.

About the Team/Service

Ward 29 is staffed by Registered Nurses who are supported by Health Care Assistants. Nurses work with the multi-disciplinary team including Senior Doctors (Consultants), Registrars and House Surgeons (Junior Doctors), Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Dietitians.

Within Ward 29 is also a five bedded high acuity nursing area, staffed by experienced Registered Nurses. This area cares for patients who need a higher level of monitoring and nursing intervention, but do not require ICU or HDU care. The focus is on advanced patient assessment, heightened nursing vigilance, with access to high acuity monitoring. The nurse-to-patient ratio within this area differs from that provided on the ward.

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.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

Our successful applicant will need the following requirements:

• Minimum one year's recent surgical nursing experience as a New Zealand registered nurse.
• Advanced Analgesia, CVAD, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and IV cannulation certifications (or working towards)
• Excellent communication skills: showing an ability to effectively work in collaboration with other health professionals and in a team environment

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.