Nēhi - Registered Nurses - Children's Emergency Care at Canterbury District Health Board (Christchurch), Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mā te ngākau koe e ārahi - Do what you love 

• Permanent full and part time positions available

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our team in Children-s Emergency Care (CEC) to care for our pēpi/infants and tamariki/children who are acutely unwell, injured, or need acute assessment and treatment related to a complex or chronic condition.

Children-s Emergency Care has been designed especially for tamariki and whānau. This is reflected not only in the child and family friendly environment, but also by the collaborative way the multidisciplinary healthcare team work together in partnership with whānau to provide the best possible health outcomes for the tamariki who spend time there.

This is an exciting opportunity for nurses who want to work as part of a committed team in a fast-paced paediatric acute care environment, where there are challenges and opportunities, where you can see the difference you make, and where no two shifts worked are ever the same.

Ko wai koe | About You

If you are passionate about wanting to provide acute care for children and supporting them and their families in a significant way, then we would love you to apply for this rewarding position to be part of our CEC nursing team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Paediatric or emergency nursing experience is desirable
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
• Demonstrate well-developed communication, critical thinking skills and commitment to family centred care
• Have a focus on caring for the wellbeing of tamariki and whānau

Mō mātou | About Us

-Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do-

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury the West Coast community.

The culture at Canterbury District Health Board, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value-------s)

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at CDHB

When you work at the Canterbury District Health Board, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

At the DHB, you are part of something greater then yourself and encouraged to your uniquely self.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here.

Contact Steph Keene, Recruitment Specialist on stephanie.keene@cdhb.health.nz for additional information.

Applications will be progressed as received.

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.