Registered Nurse - Nursing Resource Team at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  The BOPDHB is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Are you looking to increase your knowledge and experience in a variety of wards? Or do you have the knowledge, and you want to be challenged every day? We would like to offer you an exciting new opportunity!

We currently have multiple positions available for experienced Registered Nurses to work within our internal Nursing Bureau team. These positions are for part time and full-time vacancies.

This role offers lots of variety, every day is different. The Bureau team deploy you to work throughout the hospital in response to short notice leave and for variance response. To begin with we require a good knowledge base and we will orientate you to our specialty areas. This role is a good opportunity for you to broaden your knowledge and increase your scope for future career opportunities.

Mōu - About You

We are looking for Registered Nurses who are self-motivated, adaptable and have recent experience in a variety of acute clinical settings including medical, surgical, orthopaedics.  Experience in ICU/HDU, ED, Paediatrics, Maternity and/or Special Care Baby Unit would be a bonus but is not essential.

If this sounds like you, and you have a current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate and are entitled to work in New Zealand, we invite you to apply today!  You will need to be able to work rostered shifts including morning, afternoon and nights across all seven days.

Please state in your cover letter how many hours you wish to be considered for.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
  • SWEAT, our onsite gym
  • Free onsite parking
  • Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our Manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

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. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Alex Baker: Clinical Nurse Manager - Bureau alexandra.baker@bopdhb.govt.nz

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 must be made online