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

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

(Suitable for new graduates)

Location: Palmerston North Hospital

Permanent Full time and Part time Positions Available

Hours of work: Rostered, rotated duties including morning, afternoon and night duties. 

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

Registered Nurse – Exciting Times!

Are you looking for an exciting change in nursing that challenges you?

Do you have excellent clinical skills and a positive attitude? 

MidCentral Palmerston North Hospital has various vacancies and are looking for experienced, quick thinking, and dynamic registered nurses to join our team in the following areas: 

• Ward 26/Stroke
• Ward 28/CCU
• Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU)
• Medical Speciality Wards
• Integrated Operations Centre (IOC)

 Please specify in your cover letter/application your preferred clinical area.

 Varied hours available; full time and part time. All positions are working rostered rotating duties which includes night duty.

About You

Essential requirements include:

• Current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate
• Ability to critically think and work autonomously
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude
• Ability to be flexible and prioritise
• Provide best-practice within a multi-disciplinary team
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcome for Māori.

 Acute medical surgical experience is preferred. 

If you are interested in advancing your career and be part of a supportive team, we look forward to hearing from you.

About the Team/Service

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.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

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

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.