Registered Nurse - Ward GG - Surgical Ward at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 0.6FTE Permanent position available
• 0.7FTE Permanent position available
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

The Surgical Orthopaedic Unit is a 42-bed unit comprising of 30 beds in the ward and 12 beds in the Progressive Care Unit. We provide care for patients undergoing arranged elective orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, and occasionally other specialities. This service has a strong focus on the enhanced recovery after surgery model and works collaboratively with other key departments such as Theatres and Orthopaedic Outpatients on both Christchurch and Burwood sites.

Burwood Hospital is a small friendly facility situated near Burwood Forest.  Parking isn't a problem, and the new facilities provide excellent working conditions and a wide range of clinical environments.

About you

• As a Senior Nurse you will have recent Surgical experience or a passion for orthopaedics and plastic surgery and proven leadership skills supporting daily operational activity and patient flow.
• Expert communication, interpersonal skills, and proven ability to engage people at all levels will see you work effectively and efficiently with a diverse group of teams.
• By utilising advanced knowledge and clinical skills in collaboration with nursing and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team, and other external agencies you will contribute to the development and maintenance of high quality evidenced based care whilst also contributing to and developing, appropriate nursing standards and quality initiatives.
• Sound interpersonal skills and management of complex situations enable you to work alongside a variety of clinicians to ensure care is delivered as required.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused.
• You should have a rehabilitation mindset and have an enthusiastic approach to your work.
  
• NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Good knowledge and support for the integration of Te Titiriti O Waitangi within an inpatient setting.

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 Tuesday, 19th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray at Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.