Registered Nurse - ED at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

 

Permanent and Fixed Term contract available

Full and Part-time positions available

 

Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is currently seeking experienced, positive and dynamic Registered Nurses for the Emergency Department, on a Full Time or Part Time basis. The beautiful Hawke’s Bay is a great place to live and provides the opportunity for the perfect work life balance.

 

About the Role:

Our Emergency Department (ED) sees over 55,000 patients each year. The ED is staffed by a vibrant and dedicated multidisciplinary team who work together as a team to provide emergency care to people from across the entire Hawke’s Bay region 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

 

About You:

As a Registered Nurse, you will -

Have a current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

Possess a wide range of clinical skills and experience within the nursing field (preferably 12+ months experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute area of a NZ secondary or tertiary hospital)

Have the ability to assess, plan, initiate, coordinate and evaluate care delivery needs of the patient

Be available for a mixture of shifts which will include weekdays, afternoons, nights, weekends and public holidays

 

In addition, you will also have -

An understanding of scope of practice in line with relevant registration

Knowledge of legislative requirements in relation to nursing practice in New Zealand

The ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently

Enjoy a challenge and be ready for whatever the day will bring

A focus on time management and great communication skills

 

Why choose us?

Our emergency department has a growing culture of innovation and change. With a new department rebuild in progress, you could be a part of an exciting new era for emergency nursing in Hawkes Bay.

 

You will work with an innovative team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. Our dedicated team promote and provide a work environment that embraces professional development and supports staff to maximize growth through internal and external education opportunities as well as supporting staff wellbeing with occupational health facilities available. A Manaaki Mana group has been established to help identify areas in the department where tikanga practices are required, creating a culturally safe environment for those utilising our space.

Upon gaining a position within our department, you will be provided with a 4-6 week orientation period, ensuring you have grasp the role and understand what is required. Throughout this time you will be supported by a preceptor and Nurse Educator who will guide you and certify any requirements that are needed in the role. These supports will be available consistently throughout your career with us. 

Training in triage, trauma and paediatric trauma will be available to you as part of a 5 year progression plan, with further educational opportunities available throughout. We currently support those who wish to progress to the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner roles.

Hawke’s Bay is a diverse region nestled on New Zealand Southeast coastline. Hawke’s Bay is the perfect climate for growing fresh produce and is among New Zealand’s leading producers of wine. Hawke’s Bay is the first stop on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail and is a popular place for bicycle wine tours with many of the region’s 30+ cellar doors, and numerous artisan producers. Hawke’s Bay offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including walking/cycle trails, mountain biking, waterfalls, and beautiful beaches. Hawke’s Bay also offers excellent dining, cafes with great coffee, quality shopping with unique local stores, arts, and sporting events a plenty. Hawke’s Bay really is a beautiful place to live and work!

Our commitment to quality and safety for the patients, families, and visitors to our hospital is of our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, an Employee Working with Children’s Clearance

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applications as they are received and recruitment may occur before the official closing date.

 

How to Apply

To apply for this role please click on the ‘APPLY ONLINE’ link below. Please ensure that you have updated Curriculum Vitae and the names of 2 professional referees.

 

For a copy of the Position Description please click ‘HERE’. For further information regarding the Hawkes Bay Hospital, please visit our website.

 

For any further enquiries please contact Amy Button – ED CNM on 06 878 8109 extension 4707, or the Hospital Recruitment team.

 

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Māui, Hawke’s Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

 

We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

 

We are proud of our team’s diversity.  We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 

 

Check out our Nursing Recruitment video to get a better feel for working at Te Whatu Ora, Te Matau a Maui, Hawkes Bay.