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Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic Ward at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more.  Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Are you self-motivated? A team player? Are you keen to continue your professional development? 

We have vacancies for Registered Nurses with excellent clinical practice records and great communication skills for our 40-bed ward. The ward provides care to elective and acute care orthopaedic patients and there is a plan to provide care to medical patients in the future.

The goal of the orthopaedic ward is to provide individualised patient-focused nursing care in a safe, supportive environment to support patients as they make the transition back into the community. Alongside the orthopaedic patient group there is also a group of medical patients. 

He Korero mōu - About You 

The successful applicant will have current nursing experience with preference given to those with acute orthopaedic or rehabilitation nursing experience as well as experience in medical settings. If you have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, we would love to hear from you. 

We have permanent vacancies available with negotiable FTE.  If this sounds like a team you would like to support, then we invite you to apply stating in your cover letter how many hours you wish to be considered for.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits 

  • In-House career development
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
  • Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
  • SWEAT, our onsite gym 
  • Free onsite parking 
  • Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.

Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details

Employer: Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane)
Location: Bay of Plenty
Position type: Permanent Part time
Category: Health
Date listed: 11-Aug-2022
Closing date: 25-Aug-2022
Reference: NZ/005002310
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Website: https://www.bopdhb.health.nz/

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