Registered Nurse -Heart and Lung unit - Ward 6 South at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko ki te uru hauora.

Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital

Service:     Ward 6 South, Wellington Regional Heart and Lung Unit 

Contract:   Permanent, 0.8- or 0.9 FTE, rostered and rotating

Salary:       as per MECA , ( steps 2-7, RN grade depending on experience)

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Have you got an interest in ECGs, heart rhythms, complex cardiothoracic surgery, and resuscitation?

If so, we are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and committed Registered Nurses to join our team and hit the ground running.  Cardiology or cardiothoracic experience is preferred, but not essential, as a thorough orientation will be provided. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

Ward 6 South is a busy cardiac unit that provides tertiary cardiac services for the central NZ region.  The nursing team cares for patients across both cardiology and cardiothoracic specialties.  You will work in a large team of around 80 nurses, and will be supported by a committed and focused nursing management team incorporating a Charge Nurse Manager, Associate Charge Nurse Managers, and Clinical Nurse Educators.

Moū - About you

The Wellington Regional Heart and Lung Unit (Ward 6 South) is a 36 bed cardiology and cardiothoracic ward.  Patients are admitted from throughout the central region for angiograms, pacing and EPS, cardiac and lung surgery, and cardiac assessment. It is a fast-paced, acute environment.

You will have:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ as a Registered Nurse
• A current practicing certificate
• Post registration experience in an acute setting
• A current work visa

Capability development is a high priority for CCDHB. Professional development opportunities are a given, as well as the ability to upskill and to take on other roles. People and their skills are highly valued at CCDHB. We will provide ongoing professional development for staff through the CCDHB professional development and recognition pathway (PDRP), regular in-service training and support toward external education. 

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links

Capital and Coast

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Your safety and that of our patients is important to us. It is our expectation that you will be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, having received two doses of an approved COVID 19 vaccination.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed