Registered Nurse - Thoracic Vascular - M14 at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital

The details: Permanent - Full or part-time - Rostered

• Be part of the national transformation in Health

• Looking for a challenging role in a busy surgical ward

• Opportunity to develop/extend your existing skills

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to work in Ward 14 (M14), the surgical ward for our Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular (CCTV) cluster. We provide care for patients throughout the Midlands Region, requiring cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. This is one of the largest wards in the hospital with 32 beds. This is a great opportunity to work in a progressive and dynamic environment, which values and supports its team members and their contributions. If you are looking for a challenge then we look forward to receiving your application.

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Mōu | About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• Surgical Nursing Experience, preferably in Cardio & Vascular surgery

• Current Annual Practicing Certificate

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in an acute care environment in Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand

• Excellent time management and communication skills

• Must be able to work rostered shifts, which includes nights and weekends

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart

• Whakamana – Give and earn respect

• Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me

• Mauri Pai – Fair play

• Whakapakari – Growing the good

• Kotahitanga – Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Here at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients – directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

Te Whatu Ora, Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand. Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.

We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.

For any queries about the role please contact Robyn.Payne@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled