Registered Nurse at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dunedin Hospital

Salary band - $59,834 to $83,186 p.a pro rata, plus Kiwisaver

• Permanent, 0.8 FTE position (32 hours per week)
• Supportive, high-functioning team

Our dedicated and supportive team in Ward 7c is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our friendly team in Dunedin Hospital on a part-time, permanent basis.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

Ward 7c is a 16 bed Cardiology/Renal ward accepting Acute and Chronic Cardiology patients, and Acute and Chronic Haemodialysis/Peritoneal Dialysis patients from Waitaki to the Bluff. The ward works closely with the Renal and the Coronary Care Unit and it also has a six bed Day Unit attached which accepts both Renal Cardiology Respiratory patients for elective procedures.

Mōu ake - About you

We're looking for an experienced Nurse who is 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, you will need to have:

• a current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
• demonstrated 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 High Dependency, Acute or Coronary Care skills and Level 6 CPR would certainly be an advantage.

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.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($59,834 p.a pro rata) and Step 7 ($83,186 p.a pro rata)

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Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 7 April 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.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

For further information please contact Karen Cope, Recruitment Advisor, karen.cope@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 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/job/Registered-Nurse-Ward-7c/779041310/