Registered Nurse - Patient Transport at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, 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.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We currently have a permanent opportunity available for a Patient Transport Nurse at Whakatāne Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our hospital community and whānau. This is a permanent 1.0 FTE position, working 80 hours per fortnight however part-time hours can be considered. 

The role enables you to transfer patients for a wide range of reasons, including transfer to and from tertiary hospitals for ongoing care, urgent / emergency transfers and planned appointments in other centres. 

When on the Hospital site, you will be clinically based in our Acute Care Unit (ACU) which comprises of ICU, HDU & CCU.  This will enable you to have access to ongoing education, training and acute nursing experience.  You will also assist in the transfer of acute patients within the Hospital and assist in other patient flow and care initiatives when able.

He korero mōu - About You

The ideal applicant will have previous patient transport experience, be comfortable travelling in an ambulance and be physically fit.  You will have an excellent clinical practice record in an acute setting such as ICU, CCU or ED. 

We are looking for someone who

• Has great organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and is patient focused

Demonstrating these attributes will ensure you are a professional and responsible representative of Whakatāne Hospital. Some flexibility in hours of work is often required due to the nature of transport work. 

Knowledge of Tikanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the principles of Kaupapa Māori is also an asset.  Applicants contribute to implementing the Maōri Health Strategy Te Toi Ahorangi to support patients and their whānau to move towards Toi Ora. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-house professional development
• Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty 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.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty 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.

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.

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.