Registered Nurse, Ward 6 South Regional Heart & Lung Unit

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location:  Wellington Hospital

Service:    6 South Regional Heart & Lung Unit 

Contract:  1.0 FTE permanent 

Salary:      MECA (step 2-7, RN grade dependent on experience)

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

The 6 South Registered Nurse role would appeal to those who are motivated, self-directed and driven to deliver consistently high standards of care and critical thinking. 

The 6 South Registered Nurse role is a well-supported role with ample professional development opportunities.

 You will be part of a large, skilled nursing team who provide tertiary level care for health consumers under the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic specialities.

Cardiology or Cardiothoracic nursing experience is essential.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

6 South has a large team of 100 nursing staff who work closely with the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic services and associate multi-disciplinary team. You will be supported by a committed and focused nursing management team incorporating a Charge Nurse Manager, Associate Charge Nurse Managers, and Clinical Nurse Educators.

6 South is a 40 bed unit catering to the Wellington central region, providing care pre and post (but not limited to) acute and elective Angioplasty, Electrophysiology studies, Trans Aortic Valve Implantation, open heart surgery and Thoracic surgery. 

Moū - About you

You will have:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ (NCNZ) as a Registered Nurse
• A current practising certificate with the NCNZ
• A current work visa
• A passion for the Heart and Lungs and a desire to work specifically in 6 South
• A strong equity lens when providing nursing care 
• Post graduate qualification (desirable)

Capability development is a high priority for the Wellington District. Professional development opportunities are a given, as well as the ability to up skill and to take on other roles. People and their skills are highly valued at Wellington District.  We will provide ongoing professional development for staff through the Wellington District. Professional development and recognition pathway (PDRP), regular in-service training and support toward external education.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click - apply now - button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed