Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Waikato Hospital – Ward M18 Acute Surgical Assessment Unit
- 4FTE – Part time – Full Rotating Shifts
- Fixed Term Position until May 2026
- M18 is a fast-paced, dynamic environment focused on delivering thorough patient assessments and maintaining a consistently high standard of nursing care. We prioritise efficiency, professionalism, and compassion.
- M18 is newly refurbished and is a modern, light filled ward with a friendly team and with access to all the latest equipment
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
The Acute Surgical Assessment Unit, or M18 as we are known by, is a unique short stay surgical ward that is newly refurbished and is a modern, light-filled ward with a friendly team, and with access to all the latest equipment. Not only do we have 16 inpatient acute surgical beds, we also have a 10 bedded surgical assessment unit.
Much like the Emergency Department, the assessment unit is an acute unit where we assess patients for emergency surgical admission. The nursing team works very closely with the surgical doctors and the other members of the multidisciplinary team to immediately assess and treat patients in our assessment unit.
We have modern diagnostic equipment available in the unit so targeted treatment can be commenced as soon as possible. The whole nursing team are fortunate to work in both the ward and the assessment unit, so they are able to utilise and develop their clinical assessment skills on a daily basis.
We offer you ongoing opportunities to develop/extend your existing skills a supportive orientation programme and encouragement of individual professional development.
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About the Team/Service
M18 is a fast paced short stay and assessment ward with 10 ED Surgical Assessment beds, we work closely with our General Surgical teams to assess and deliver a high standard of care to patients and their whanau. We also have 16 beds for surgical short stay patients.
About you
To be considered for this position you must:
Required skills & experience:
- A current New Zealand annual practicing certificate
- Have a minimum of 3 years acute surgical nursing experience
- Demonstrate proven coordination skills
- Proven history of advanced assessment skills
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Is committed to quality service
- Ability to work rostered rotating shifts
How to Apply
To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 13 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Monique Wilson at monique.wilson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.