Registered Nurses | Ashburton Hospital at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Ashburton

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Positions across AAU, Ward 1 and Ward 2 - Acute & Inpatient Services 
• Dedicated Registered Nurses required for permanent part-time and fixed-term part-time positions.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Seeking Registered Nurses for Acute & Inpatient Services including AAU and Wards 1&2. The RN will work under the direction of the Nurse Manager over the Inpatient Services at Ashburton Hospital, including the Duty Nurse Managers, Acute Admitting Unit, Ward 1 (Acute Medical) and Ward 2 (ATR & NWB).

The AAU see a diverse range of presentations, ranging from Triage 1 for immediate resuscitation through to Triage 5 who require less urgent care. Experience in emergency/acute care work, phlebotomy and being cannulation certified is advantageous. 

Ward 1 is a 21-bed acute medical ward based at Ashburton Hospital. In this fast-paced environment, our team care for a wide variety of patients including high dependency, medical and palliative care patients. 

Ward 2 is Assessment, Treatment and rehab along with Non-weight bearing patients, consisting of 18 beds.

This roles are based in Ashburton Hospital which is one of only four level three rural hospitals in the South Island, and the largest rural health facility in Canterbury.

• 0.9FTE Part-time Fixed Term until January 2024
• 0.8FTE Part-time Permanent

Ko wai koe | About You

• Confident practitioner with exceptional negotiating skill and knowledge 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a wide variety of people
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to problem solve across all clinical areas of Ashburton Hospital when required
• Ability to work well under pressure within the nursing team

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Acute medical or surgical experience is essential
• A NZ Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate

Mō mātou - About us

From July this year the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector.

Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region.

We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people - become part of our team.

Ngā hua - Benefits

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

Tono ināianei - Apply Now

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.

Enquiries: Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Specialist - Natalie.Gaunt@cdhb.health.nz

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. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform your role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will meet many 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.