Registered Nurse - Thoracic and Vascular - M14 at Waikato District Health Board (Hamilton), Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital

The details: Permanent and fixed term available, full time or part time hours

Are you an experienced/Senior nurse looking for a challenging role in a busy surgical ward? Please don't delay and apply now!

About the role:

We currently have an opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to work in Ward 14 (M14), the surgical ward for our Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular (CCTV) cluster. We provide care for patients throughout the Midlands Region, requiring cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. This is one of the largest wards in the hospital with 32 beds. We are looking for a nurse with previous experience in the New Zealand hospital system.

Key Requirements for the role:

• Surgical Nursing Experience, preferably in Cardio & Vascular surgery

• Current Annual Practicing Certificate

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in an acute care environment in a New Zealand DHB

• Excellent time management and communication skills

• Current NZ work permit

• Must be able to work rostered shifts, which includes nights and weekends.

As an employee of Waikato DHB, we can offer:

• An opportunity to develop/extend your existing skills

• A supportive comprehensive orientation with ongoing education

• Encouragement of individual development.

This is a great opportunity to work in a progressive and dynamic environment, which values and supports its team members and their contributions. If you are looking for a challenge then we look forward to receiving your application.

Please click here to view the position description.

COVID-19:

The Waikato District Health Board Health & Safety has a policy that includes ensuring that you comply with the Health Order announced 11 October 2021 and with the Waikato DHB’s Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Employees policy. The policy prescribes the required vaccinations including COVID19 for all employees of Waikato DHB. COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory before you commence employment.

Why us:

Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori communities.

Your application:

Please apply directly online. Applications are not able to be accepted via email. For any specific queries about the role, please contact Robyn.Payne@waikatodhb.health.nz

Application closing date: Open until filled

Values

Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

• Give and earn respect - Whakamana

• Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo

• Fair play – Mauri Pai

• Growing the good – Whakapakari

• Stronger together – Kotahitanga