Registered Nurse (casual) Murchison Hospital at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Murchison - Hospital & Health Centre

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand (formally NMDHB). 

• Casual position assisting with peak capacity and covering leave
• Post-registration experience in an acute or primary health care setting is preferred
• Flexibility to sometimes work at short notice is essential 

Murchison is a rural service town, with a permanent population of approximately 1100, located half way between Nelson and Westport (1.5 hours travel). During the summer Murchison becomes a destination for holiday makers seeking the great outdoors. Activities on offer include great fishing, rafting, walking, white water kayaking, jet boating and mountain biking. Find out more by visiting http://www.visitmurchison.nz 

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position) 

The Murchison Community Hospital and Health Centre provides an integrated service of Primary Health, In Patient and PRIME care. The Health Centre has 5 day a week GP or Nurse Practitioner clinics alongside daily Registered Nurse clinics. The Hospital has 6 aged care beds and 2 flexible beds. The flexible beds allow for assessment and observation, respite, palliative and rehabilitation care. 

We have a casual position available primarily covering staff leave. Some forward planning and rostering will be available - when covering annual leave. However, it will be important that you have the flexibility to sometimes work at short notice across AM: 0700-1530, PM: 1430-2300, and Night 2245-0715 shifts. 

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

Applicants must be NZ Registered Nurses with a current NCNZ practising certificate. 

Post-registration experience in an acute or primary health care setting is preferred, although not essential.  A Primary Response in Medical Emergency (PRIME) certificate, or an Advanced Life Support certificate is desirable. 

The full-time equivalent salary range for this RN position is $64,291 to $83,186 based on the current NZNO Nursing and Midwifery MECA, dependent on skills, experience, and registration in NZ.

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of NZ approved COVID-19 vaccines as they have direct contact with patients and members of the public. 

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA 

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274. 

For role specific information please contact Kelly Smith - Associate Charge Nurse Manager - Murchison Hospital at Kelly.Smith@nmdhb.govt.nz. 

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

N23-045 

Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received; we encourage you to apply early. 

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.