Registered Nurse - Bay of Islands General Ward & ED
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- General Ward and ED - Bay of Islands Hospital
- Permanent full time and part time available
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 and Service
- The Bay of Islands Hospital is located in Kawakawa and provides care to the people of the Bay of Islands and the Mid North of Te Tai Tokerau / Northland.
- The 20-bed hospital provides comprehensive medical and paediatric services with all the supporting services. This role is based in the General Ward and Emergency Dept.
- Utilise professional knowledge and skill to provide a holistic approach to nursing care that is safe and of the highest quality possible.
- All positions work on a shift roster between Monday – Sunday. It also includes an on call component
About you
Essential Skills & Experience
- Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate
- Minimum 3 years recent clinical experience ideally in a rural / general setting however new graduates will be considered
- To have people orientated interests and demonstrated ability to practice in a culturally safe manner
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills
- Adaptability, flexibility to work in an unpredictable busy environment
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Whilst not essential, previous Emergency Nursing experience and/or Postgraduate education are desirable for this position:
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. 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.
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 portal before 11:59pm on 17 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment at jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz
Vacancy number: NS24-138 and NS24-189