Registered Nurse - Emergency Dept (Casual) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Southland Hospital

Salary band - $72,000 - $95,000 p.a. pro-rata + Kiwisaver + car park

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• Casual position
• Competitive salary + Carpark

Mō te tūranga - About the role

Our Emergency Department at Southland Hospital is an extremely busy service, and provides care for approximately 38,500 attendances every year. We are faced with a wide and varied range of admissions, from fractures to severe traumas. We are inviting applications from experienced and motivated registered nurses to join us on a casual basis.

We have a state of the art facility that is recognised as a centre of excellence in emergency care. We pride ourselves on having a strong focus on customer service and our success is reliant on effective communication and teamwork. If you would like to be part of our team on a casual basis, have relevant emergency department or trauma/acute care experience then we would welcome your application.

Position Description

Mōu ake - About you

To succeed in this role you must have the following:

• 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 ED/acute experience is essential, and you must have at least one years' experience as a Registered Nurse

Painga - Benefits:

• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Short work commutes - only 10-15 minutes' drive to work from anywhere in the city
• Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago
• Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts
• Discounted rates available with local Childcare provider
• Affordable housing and beautiful scenery

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.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the DHB/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the step 2 ($72,061 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 7 ($95,340 p.a. pro-rata) Registered Nurses Salary Scale

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 14 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 Diane Wilson, Recruitment Advisor, diane.wilson@southerndhb.govt.nz

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

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/