Registered Nurses - Parkside Ground Medical - General Med & Covid High Dependency at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 2x Permanent full-time vacancies for experienced Registered Nurses.
• One of the safest places to work during a pandemic with 12 fresh air exchanges every hour
• Expectation to commit to at least two years.. after which you won - t want to leave!
  

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Parkside Ground Medical Ward based at Christchurch Hospital consists of 33 beds, spread across two wings, East and West.

The West Wing provides patient care for a wide variety of general medical conditions, along with an element of Acute care to patients, including patients from ICU with complex needs, requiring Aivo administration skills, taking bloods and inserting leurs, through to cardiovascular needs to ensure you maintain your cardiac skills.

The East Wing is the new COVID ward BUT don - t let this put you off! With new highly technical - state of the art - filtered ventilation and 12 fresh air exchanges every hour for our COVID patients, PGM is one of the safest places to work across the hospital.

We are a supportive and passionate team, who like to have fun, celebrate success and where coming to work feels like a family. If you love a fast-paced environment, and the challenge of thinking on your feet, this role will appeal to you!

Ko wai koe | About You

Ideally you will be an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about all aspects of general medicine, with experience preferably in an acute medical ware setting, and whom can work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and improved patient outcomes are attained.

You - ll also have a good sense of humour, a real desire to learn and a key understanding of the importance to respect and acknowledge the social needs and backgrounds of patients and their families/Whanau.

There is an expectation when joining PGM that you will stay with the team for at least two years.. after which time we know you won - t want to leave!

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Acute Medical experience is desirable
• A NZ Registered & Enrolled Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate
• Advanced critical thinking with exceptional patient assessment skills and knowledge 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a wide variety of people
• Confident and passionate for quality nursing care
• Strong time management, initiative and tenacity
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work rostered shifts

When working at Parkside Ground Medical, you will not only be rewarded with a great nursing environment and self-rostering but also the opportunity to expand your skills and experience.

With the right attitude, this role will present significant growth opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership and we have a great supportive Nurse Educator who will assist you in your career goals and aspirations for the future.

Apply today, submitting a cover letter outlining your experience and skillset aligned with this exciting opportunity to join our awesome team.

*Expressions of interest for a look around the ward are welcome.

See and feel for yourself PGM, prior to interview. *

Mō mātou - About us

From July last 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.