RN Perioperative Nelson FT parental leave cover
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Registered Nurse - Perioperative, Nelson
- Experienced theatre nurses required.
- Fixed Term (12 months) Parental Leave
- 0.9FTE working 72hrs a fortnight
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
Nelson Hospital Theatre Suite consists of 6 Operating Theatres with a Recovery Room, a Sterile Services department and Endoscopy suite. Shifts are rostered and rotating across Sunday to Monday with on call after hours.
About the Team/Location
We are a friendly and supportive team focusing on providing a caring and professional environment, delivering quality care and extended nursing practice.
About you
- 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.
- You will be a NZ Registered Nurse with a current APC and post-registration experience working with a multi-disciplinary perioperative team.
- You will have a positive attitude, an innovative and adaptable approach to practice, excellent communication skills and a real commitment to providing quality patient-centred care.
- You will also be a team player, who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice, with excellent organisational and time management skills.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. 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 4th February 2025.
For general enquiries please contact our Nursing Recruiter on Lee.Packer@nmdhb.govt.nz.
For role specific enquiries please contact Monette Johnston, Theatre Manager, Nelson and Wairau Hospitals at Monette.Johnston@nmdhb.govt.nz.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.