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Registered Nurse Children's Ward /Transitional Care Unit at South Canterbury District Health Board (Timaru), Timaru Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 

Registered Nurse(s)

Paediatric Ward - Timaru Hospital

Permanent, Part Time and Full Time available

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At SCDHB, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

Watch this video to learn how this moment is yours!

The ward team is responsible for the care of sick newborns and includes the Special Care Nursery, as well as the general Paediatric Ward.

We are expanding our service and team by opening a new Neonatal Nursery and transitional care beds where neonates can stay with their mother so we can keep mothers and babies together and closer to home.  We are looking for Registered Nurses with an interest or passion in working with children and infants to become part of the team here in Timaru, there will be opportunities to develop skills in paediatric nursing and the grow those skills into neonatal nursing You-ll enjoy the flexibility of a truly varied role, where there is never a dull moment or a day that looks like another! We provide care for children from new born to teenager, medical and surgical. 

Ideally, you will have relevant paediatric and/or neonatal nursing experience. However, if you have an interest or passion for working to support children and their families/whanau that require specialised Nursing care, consider applying too. Support and education provided by senior team members.

In Summary, you should have:

  Relevant post graduate experience preferably within Paediatrics or a genuine interest in working in this area

  Flexibility and experience to work in other wards if required

  Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council along with a current Annual Practising Certificate

  Genuine passion (and fortitude) for working with unwell children

You already know what a Paediatric Nurse does, so why choose South Canterbury DHB?

As one of the country-s smaller DHBs our people always have room to move and grow - you-ll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you-re more than just a number; you-re part of a team where everyone knows your name. You-ll be supported to thrive through our many professional development opportunities and have the chance to share your expertise as part of our graduate mentoring programme.

On top of all that, you-ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

At SCDHB, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we can-t wait for you to join us.

Apply now - this moment is yours!

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning (03) 687 2230.

Closing Date: 31 July 2022 and may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found

As part of our duty of care towards our patients, it is crucial that all patient-facing staff be fully immunised. If you have made it to the later stages of recruitment, you will be expected to produce your immunisation records for infection control purposes.

 

Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details

Employer: South Canterbury District Health Board (Timaru)
Location: Timaru Hospital
Position type: Permanent Full time
Category: Health
Date listed: 05-Jul-2022
Closing date: 30-Jul-2022
Reference: FCAF2137837
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Website: https://www.scdhb.health.nz/

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