Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.6 - 0.8 FTE Rostered and Rotating
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
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) team and support care delivery throughout the wider hospital. You will be an integral part of Variance Response Management, attending clinical areas encountering a mismatch in demand versus capacity. You will temporarily slot into teams and provide excellent clinical assessment and nursing care - from ED to Children - s Ward to Outpatients and everywhere in between - no two shifts will be the same! Role demand will vary and the flexibility to undertake alternative nursing tasks within the IOC and wider hospital is an absolute must.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The IOC provides a comprehensive clinical and operational service 24/7, ensuring patient safety, optimising resource allocation, and supporting effective hospital management. The IOC incorporates a range of critical services, including Transit Nursing, Allocation and Casual Nursing, the Transit Hub, Variance Response Nursing, the Duty Nurse Manager (DNM) team, and the National Travel Assistance service. Our workplace is fun, supportive and focused on best outcomes for the community we serve.
About you
- A skilled and enthusiastic registered nurse with a minimum of four years acute nursing experience
- You have a can-do attitude with a positive energy and a true desire to help others
- Kind and calm under pressure. Self-motivated. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to rapidly establish effective rapport with a diverse range of people.
- Ideal existing competencies include: NZRC Core Advanced, CVAD, cannulation/phlebotomy, NIV
- Experience within the New Zealand acute care setting is highly advantageous
Working at 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.
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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 18th April 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.