Registered Nurse - Nurse Led Pre-Assessment Clinic at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Employment Type: Permanent – Up to 1.0 FTE

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

The Perioperative Department is currently looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join their vibrant and innovative nurse-led Pre-Assessment Clinic nursing team on a permanent basis.

Working at Tauranga Hospital, you will be part of a highly skilled, and supportive team in the perioperative department.   In this role you will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills within the team – including progression via PDRP and post graduate education.

He Kōrero mōu - About You

Our preferred candidates will have:

• Recent perioperative nursing experience
• A current NZ nursing registration, current practising certificate
• Passion for quality and the ability to care and undertake advanced health assessments for patients undergoing a variety of planned care procedures
• Upholding our CARE Manaakitanga values are integral to our practice at Te Whatu Ora - Bay of Plenty.

We have permanent positions with both part- and full-time hours available.  Interested?  We encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours you wish to be considered for.

If you are overseas and want to see if you are eligible for professional registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council, head to: IQN home (nursingcouncil.org.nz)

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 308,000 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.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Access to ongoing in-house professional development
• Potential relocation assistance available for international candidates
• Commitment to staff wellness and healthy 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 (formally 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.

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.