Registered Nurse Murchison casual at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough, Murchison - Hospital & Health Centre

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Registered Nurse at Murchison Aged Residential Care Hospital and Health Centre
• Post-registration experience in an acute or primary health care setting is preferred
• Does working in a rural community and enjoying the great outdoors appeal to you?
• Casual position

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Murchison Community Hospital and Health Centre provides an integrated service of Primary Health, In Patient and PRIME care. The Health Centre has 5 day a week GP or Nurse Practitioner clinics alongside daily Registered Nurse clinics. The Hospital has 6 aged care beds and 2 flexible beds. The flexible beds allow for assessment and observation, respite, palliative and rehabilitation care.

Shifts are rostered and rotating across AM: 0700-1530, PM: 1430-2300, and Night 2245-0715 shifts, you will need to be available for any of these shifts.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Murchison is a rural service town, with a permanent population of approximately 1100, located halfway between Nelson and Westport (1.5 hours travel in either direction). During the summer Murchison becomes a destination for holiday makers seeking the great outdoors. Activities on offer include great fishing, rafting, walking, white water kayaking, jet boating and mountain biking. Find out more by visiting http://www.visitmurchison.nz

About you

Post-registration experience in an acute or primary health care setting is preferred, although not essential.  A Primary Response in Medical Emergency (PRIME) certificate, or an Advanced Life Support certificate is desirable. 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 02.05.26. If you have any general questions or a copy of the position description please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Christine Horner Charge Nurse Manager Murchison Hospital on Christine.Horner@nmdhb.govt.nz.  Or Kelly Smith Associate Charge Nurse Manager Murchison Hospital on Kelly.Smith@nmdhb.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.