Casual Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Southland Hospital

• Salary range $41.47 - $51.17 per hour and car parking
• Looking for a lifestyle change?
• Experienced theatre nurse required
• Casual opportunity

Sick of sitting in that traffic jam? Fed up with the long commute and want to get some time back? Come and join us in one of New Zealand's most scenic locations and get more time doing the things you love - you really can have it all!

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We are looking for an experienced theatre nurse with a 'can do', positive attitude to join our Perioperative Service in our operating theatres based in Southland Hospital. Our passionate team is focused on patient centred care, and take great pride in improving the health and wellbeing of our community, so if this passion resonates with you then read on for more details about your perfect opportunity!

Our service presents a busy environment, one that is navigated on a daily basis through a team based model of care, so it is essential you have a kind nature and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations. Recent Perioperative nursing experience and sound clinical skills are essential in ensuring the patient journey is a smooth one. You'll have access to ongoing professional development and given the wide geographical area the hospital covers, there will be many opportunities for variety in your work which lends itself to both your professional and personal development.

Mōu ake - About you

To be successful in this role we are looking for nurses:

• with a minimum of two years post registration practice experience in theatre nursing
• with New Zealand Registration - or the ability to obtain this
• who can evidence adherence to best practice perioperative standards
• who can demonstrate the Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern values of Kind (Manaakitanga), Open (Pono), Positive (Whaiwhakaaro) and Community (Whanaungatanga).

Position description

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the Health New Zealand/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 3 ($41.47 per hour) and Step 7 ($51.17 per hour) of the Registered Nurse Salary Scale.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024.

Due to the fast paced nature of what we do our vacancy close dates may be subject to change and we may commence interviews prior to the closing date. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Mikayla Hamilton, Recruitment Advisor; email: mikayla.hamilton@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/