Enrolled Nurse - Discharge Lounge at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Enrolled Nurse
Discharge Lounge
Permanent part time – Thursday and Friday 9am – 5.30pm

Te Whatu Ora vaccination policy

As one of Aotearoa's largest employers of the health and disability workforce and a leader across the sector, Te Whatu Ora has and continues to have an obligation to ensure both the safety and wellbeing of its staff and patients. 

Te Whatu Ora has an expectation that all new staff will be up to date with their vaccinations before they join Te Whatu Ora.

An opportunity has arisen within our hospital services for an individual with a commitment to improving the services provided to patients to help achieve a safe, efficient and timely discharge from the inpatient wards.

The position provides the chance for you to make a sustainable impact across Whanganui Hospital to deliver its vision ‘He Hāpori Ora' – Thriving Communities.

The position will work in partnership with other members of the MDT and the patient's family and carers ensuring that all plans are in place for the time of discharge including transport arrangements.

About you

The successful applicant will bring the following skills and experience: 

• Current APC
• A strong customer focused approach to patient care
• Outstanding communication with staff / MDT / patients, family / whanau
• Ability to work independently
• Collaboration with ward staff for the effective transfer of patients to the discharge lounge.

What we offer

Here at Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui  we provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security and workplace wellness programs.

How to apply

For more information, please contact the Recruitment Coordinator on jobs@wdhb.org.nz 

Vacancy number: 01-ENHD-5812
Applications close: 19 February 2023

‘Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and before the closing date - Whanganui Hospital will review applications received and interview suitable candidates following application. This vacancy will potentially close earlier than indicated if a suitable candidate has been identified'