Registered Nurse - Christchurch Outpatients at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 0.7FTE Permanent Position
• Outpatients Building located on Christchurch Hospital Campus
• 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 committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team at Christchurch Outpatients, located on Christchurch Hospital Campus. This role will work rostered shifts, scheduled across Monday to Friday (8am/9am to 4:30pm/5:30pm), no nights or weekends/public holidays are required. We are seeking a Registered Nurse preferably with wound care, procedural assistance, cannulation and venepuncture experience but please do not hesitate to apply if you are at an early stage in your career.

About the Service

Christchurch General Outpatients works across two floors of our purpose-built facility. We provide nursing support and care for up to 24 different Specialities. Every day in Christchurch Outpatients is different with the Nursing team managing wound care, assisting in diagnostic procedures such as flexible cystoscopy, supporting minor surgery and procedures, as well as running nurse led clinics such as Phototherapy.

About You

You will be an energetic and reliable person and work proactively to provide high quality patient care. You should have excellent time management and be able to work well within a team.

Skills and Experience:

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Wound care, procedural assistance, cannulation and venepuncture experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused

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 Wednesday 16th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz