Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Registered Nurse for Cardiac Investigation Room (CIR), Starship Child Health
- Permanent, Part time (0.4FTE) position
- If you are looking to further your nursing career – this is a great opportunity!
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
We are seeking a registered nurse with paediatric cardiac experience and/or cardiac investigation room experience in adults or paediatrics to join our well-supported team in the Starship Cardiac Investigation Unit, undertaking both interventional and diagnostic cardiac catheter procedures.
About the Team
The Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Service team in Starship Child Health are the sole provider of cardiology and cardiac surgical services for infants and children with congenital and acquired heart disease in New Zealand and parts of the Pacific Basin. We provide cardiac care across the life spectrum with a fetal cardiology service through to care of those born with congenital heart diseases who are now adults (ACHD).
About you
As the ideal candidate for this role you will:
- Have registration with NZ Nursing Council with current APC.
- Have at least 2 years Paediatric Cardiac Nursing experience
- Have well-developed communication and critical thinking skills
- Have a positive attitude, an innovative and adaptable approach to practice
For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the position description.
To know more about the role or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Lianne McCarthy, Acting Nurse Unit Manager for Paediatric & Congenital Cardiac Service via email LianneM@adhb.govt.nz
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and is the only comprehensive children’s hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children. Auckland City Hospital is NZ’s largest public tertiary hospital which has strong ties with University of Auckland and provides extensive teaching and training opportunities.
How to apply
To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anél Foord, Recruitment Consultant at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz quoting ADHB22515 to discuss how we can best support your application.