Casual Registered Nurse | Greymouth

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Te Nikau Hospital and Integrated Family Health Centre , Greymouth, West Coast
• Casual position
• Qualified registered nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate and a background based in emergency departments with an interest in paediatrics. TNCC, ENPC and Triage experience would be advantageous.

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

• Assessment and stabilisation of acutely unwell patients both adult and paediatric
• Completing emergency procedures with the support of our wider team
• Working in our new facility where you can be seen to flex across the Acute Zone (Emergency Department, Short Stay Unit, and Paediatrics Ward).

This is an excellent role for an RN who is looking to step into or expand their skills within an acute and emergency environment. This role will be working alongside our multidisciplinary team within our Acute Zone. Further to this you may be called on to assist across the wider hospital. The Acute Zone service has 9 emergency beds, 4 short stay beds and 2 paediatric beds and sees an average of 40 presentations per day.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Acute Zone Registered Nurse is highly trained and is recognised as a member of the interprofessional team located in the Central Region (Greymouth). This role is responsible for providing a range of holistic nursing care across the age continuum within the acute setting; enabling excellence in rural health outcomes in alignment with Health New Zealand- Te Tai o Poutini - s vision and values.

About You

• Motivated and adaptable within high pressure environments who can work comfortably with both paediatric and adult patients
• Ability to work within a team but autonomously as well to meet demands on the service
• Experience within a similar environment (e.g. ED, Paediatrics, CCU or similar)
• Critical thinker who enjoys a challenging environment where never two days the same.

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.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand - s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - to become part of our team.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.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.