Registered Nurse (Casual) - Emergency Department at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Dunedin Hospital
- Casual and flexible 'as and when required' basis
- Enjoy variety in your work!
We are accepting applications from experienced and motivated Registered Nurses wishing to join us on a casual and flexible 'as and when required' basis.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
Our Emergency department's (ED) vision is to be a centre of clinical care and customer service excellence. The ED has a strong focus on customer service and its success is reliant on effective communication and teamwork. The Emergency department includes a triage area, a rapid assessment area, dedicated resuscitation areas, acute, sub-acute and paediatric cubicles along with ambulatory care spaces. It carries out all acute cares for adults and paediatrics including full patient resuscitation facilities, management of trauma, fractures, injuries and so much more.
We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic Registered Nurses who would be able to adapt to any situation. This really is the role which will offer variety and pace. All shifts are 24/7 - includng night shifts. We prefer our casual staff to be available all year round so if you appreciate flexibility and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this may be the role for you!
We're looking for Nurses who are experienced and organised, friendly and calm, able to work independently and at the same time genuinely interested in the best outcome for both patient and team.
To be considered, the candidates must have or demonstrate:
- current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
- the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
- excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
- the ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
- previous experience in an acute setting would be an advantage.
If you would like to broaden your experience and enjoy variety in the workplace, please apply today and tell us in your cover letter what you will bring to our service.
Mō mātou - About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone.
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 27 January 2023.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Do you currently work for Southern? If so, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
Tono ināianei - Apply now
For further information please contact Ben Kingsbury, Recruitment Advisor, ben.kingsbury@southerndhb.govt.nz
All conversations will be confidential in nature.
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
- Occupational health assessment
- Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
Covid-19 vaccination requirements
New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern |
Location: | Otago |
Position type: | Casual |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 18-Jan-2023 |
Closing date: | 27-Jan-2023 |
Reference: | NZ/2210A |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | https://www.southernhealth.nz |
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