Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Palmerston North Hospital, Fixed term, Up to 0.9FTE

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Emergency Department at Palmerston North Hospital, MidCentral is looking for dedicated, compassionate people who are passionate about making a difference.

These are fixed term for 10 months. We have various FTE available up to 0.9FTE working rostered, rotating shifts.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

Essential Qualifications:

• Current New Zealand APC
• Registered Nurse with no restrictions
• The successful appointee must meet the statutory and organisational requirements for working with children, as per the Children Act 2014 and MidCentral District policy, including a satisfactory police check and other safety checking processes
• Recent experience in hospital acute care setting.
• Current Level 2 PDRP (or working towards level 3)
• Has required technical skills, certification or credentials eg IV, PCA
• Competent using a computer
• Is prepared to and has the ability to learn new web based clinical applications  required for the role. Undertakes training if required

Desirable Qualifications:

• CORE resus trained
• TNCC certification
• CENNZ triage certification
• Paediatric emergency nursing experience

 If you can work with a wide range of people, have a strongly developed customer focus, are highly organized, and present professionally, then come and join our friendly, dynamic team.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.