Enrolled Nurse - Kahurangi Dementia Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, Greymouth

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Casual EN position available based in Greymouth
• Hold a current practicing certificate with NZNC
• You will have experience working in a similar role or have similar experience

Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

My strength, is not the strength  of one, it is the strength of many

Mō te tūnga | About the role

• Working under the direction and delegation of Registered Nurses assist with case management of mental health patients in our community
• Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager with the effective management of Kahurangi
• Responsible for the provision of quality, efficient and effective nursing care

We are seeking a skilled Enrolled nurse to join our Kahurangi Unit which specialises in Dementia Care and Aged Residential Care.  Compassion, good communication and organisational skills as well as sound assessment skills are essential to this role.  You will be required to work effectively within an innovative multidisciplinary team, be a strong patient advocate with a commitment to quality patient care.  You will have excellent time management skills and thrive on contributing to the health care of the elderly. This is a 20 bed unit with an excellent team of 30 clinical and support staff. 

Ko wai koe | About You

• Have a passion for working with the elderly
• Can work co-operatively and efficiently
• Able to work unsupervised and prioritise workloads
• Full drivers licence essential

Mō mātou - About us

From July this year the West Coast 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.

Te Tai o Poutini West Coast 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 Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, 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.