Enrolled Nurse - Orthopaedic Ward 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 are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse for a permanent 0.8 FTE position working 8 days a fortnight on rostered rotating shifts, based at Tauranga Hospital.  The Orthopaedic Ward provides care to elective and acute care orthopaedic patients, and we also provide care to a number of medical patients.

Ideally, you will have the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure team nursing environment, which requires good organisational, communication and computer skills and the ability to demonstrate safe clinical practice for our 46-bed ward. You must be comfortable working under the direction and delegation of the Registered Nurse and alongside Health Care Assistants, to ensure evidence based clinical care is provided. 

He Kōrero mōu - About You

You will be committed to providing safe, effective nursing care and enjoy being part of a team. You may be an experienced Enrolled Nurse or a newly graduated Enrolled Nurse who can be supported through the Enrolled Nurse Support Into Practice programme (ENSIPP). 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits 

• In-House career development
• 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 staff 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 Dale Wyber, Clinical Nurse Manager 07 579 8865. 

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's 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.

As per the Nursing NZNO MECA, the salary range for this position is $61,146 - $73,609 pro-rata (Steps 1 - 5)