Orthopaedic RN: Elective Joint Replacements | 0.9 FTE, Rotating

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with postgraduate experience in Orthopaedics to join our Orthopaedics Ward team at Hutt Hospital. The ward is a 23-bed unit caring for planned joint replacements and acute orthopaedic injuries.

You will have the opportunity to expand your nursing skills in a supportive team environment, with comprehensive orientation and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand practising certificate.
• At least two years' postgraduate experience in orthopaedics nursing.
• Ability to work rostered and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on the orthopaedics ward (23 beds) including elective joint replacements and acute injuries.
• Support patient education and perioperative care in a collaborative team.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education programmes.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Orthopaedics experience

NZ practising certificate

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with postgraduate experience in Orthopaedics to join our Orthopaedics Ward team at Hutt Hospital. The ward is a 23-bed unit caring for planned joint replacements and acute orthopaedic injuries.

You will have the opportunity to expand your nursing skills in a supportive team environment, with comprehensive orientation and ongoing education.