Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics Ward at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you self-motivated? A team player? Are you keen to continue your professional development? 

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We have vacancies for Registered Nurses with excellent clinical practice records and great communication skills for our 40-bed ward. This is a permanent part-time role, working 32 hours per week at the Tauranga Hospital. The ward provides care to elective and acute care orthopaedic patients and there is a plan to provide care to medical patients in the future.

The goal of the orthopaedic ward is to provide individualised patient-focused nursing care in a safe, supportive environment to support patients as they make the transition back into the community. Alongside the orthopaedic patient group there is also a group of medical patients. 

Mōu - About You

The successful applicant will have current nursing experience with preference given to those with acute orthopaedic or rehabilitation nursing experience as well as experience in medical settings. If you have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, we would love to hear from you. 

If this sounds like a team you would like to support, then we invite you to apply! 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW”

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has an innovative culture where staff share the principles of Compassion, All-One-Team, Responsive and Excellence in their daily work. The successful applicant will have to provide evidence they are compassionate, team spirited, responsive to needs and with an attitude of always striving for excellence.

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.

All applications are to be made online.