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

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our enthusiastic and dedicated Surgical Nursing Team on Ward 3A at Tauranga Hospital. The ward has a focus on caring for patients undergoing bowel and urological surgery and provides opportunities for development of advanced surgical nursing skills.

Ideally the successful applicant will have experience working as a nurse in an acute surgical setting, with bowel and urology nursing experience preferred but this is not necessary. If you're ready to further develop your surgical nursing skills, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

We have permanent part-time positions available.  Sound like you?  We encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for. 

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is committed to providing patients with staff who show compassion towards others and who work constructively promoting a positive healthy attitude. They will respond to the needs of people through cultural sensitivity, adaptability and flexibility as well as thriving for excellence. If this sounds like you then we are waiting to hear from you!

Knowledge of Tikanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the principles of Kaupapa Māori is also an asset. Applicants must be committed to implementing Te Toi Ahorangi strategy to ensure patients and their whānau move towards Toi Ora.

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.