Registered Nurse - Nursing Resource Unit (Casual) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Southland Hospital

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

• Work on a flexible 'as and when' basis
• Enjoy variety in the workplace

If you are looking for a new challenge and enjoy variety in your work, then our Nursing Resource Unit wants to speak to you! Our Nursing Resource Unit at Southland Hospital has a pool of Registered Nurses who work across all wards of the hospital, and we are inviting applications for experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join us on a casual basis.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We are interested in hearing from experienced Registered Nurses who would be able to adapt to any ward situation, and really hit the ground running.

All roles include rostered rotating shifts 24/7 - including night shifts. We require our casual staff to be available all year round so if you have full year flexibility and would enjoy being a casual, this may be the role for you!

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Mōu ake - About you

We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses who are confident in their abilities and have one or more areas of nursing expertise. The ideal candidates will also be 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 the following:

• Must have 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
• New Zealand nursing experience would also be a definite 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 fabulous service.

Painga - Benefits:

• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Free on-site parking and only 10 - 15 minute commute from anywhere in the city
• Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail and entertainment discounts
• Affordable housing - you can still achieve your lifestyle dreams
• Discounted rates available with local Childcare provider for Te Whatu Ora staff

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 step 2 ($72,061 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 7 ($95,340 p.a. pro-rata) of the Registered Nurses Scale.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Wednesday, 21 June 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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

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-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/