Registered Nurse - A3 - General Surgery & Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent full and part-time positions available, along with a part-time 0.9FTE parental leave opportunity until 1st May 2024. 
• Ability to work rostered shifts in a multi-disciplinary team
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC

Mō te tūnga - About the Role

Join us in Ward A3, the General Surgery and Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) ward. Work with a team that provides care for our acute general surgery patients, undergoing general surgical procedures within the ward environment and high dependency surgical patients in our 8 bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU). 

Ward A3 is also a Dedicated Education Unit, therefore for staff wanting to be involved in the development of student nurses, this is an excellent opportunity. 

Current opportunities inlcude;

• 1.5 permanent FTE 
• Fixed term, part-time 0.9FTE covering parental leave until 1st May 2024

Ko wai koe | About You

We are looking for an energetic nurse who is eager to strengthen and develop their skills. Ideally you will be an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about Acute General Surgery and Progressive Care and can work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and improved patient outcomes are attained.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

Working in our large multidisciplinary team you can expect to work closely with and learn from our Surgeons, our Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist, who are all experts in their specialties and who are focused on advances in surgical care that improve clinical outcomes.

• Recent acute surgical or medical experience preferred but not essential
• You will have effective problem solving and decision-making skills 
• Commitment to providing and maintaining high standards of nursing practice within our service is essential 
  

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

Note applications will be reviewed as they are received.