Registered Nurse - Casual Bureau 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.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Are you looking to increase your knowledge and experience in a variety of wards? We would like to offer you the exciting new opportunity!

We currently have multiple positions available for nurses, working on a casual basis within our Internal Nursing Bureau at Whakatāne Hospital, with no set days or shifts.

This role offers lots of variety, every day is different. The Duty Nurse Manager deploys 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. 

He Kōrero 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! 

This is a casual position. You provide us with your availability, we book you to work when required.

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 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. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Barbara Armstrong: Hospital Operations Manager – barbara.armstrong@bopdhb.govt.nz

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 for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.