Orthopaedics RN: Joint Replacement (Part-Time, 0.9 FTE)

Te Whatu Ora; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the Orthopaedics Ward in Wellington. The ward cares for patients undergoing planned joint replacements and acute orthopaedic injuries, with a supportive team and ongoing education opportunities.

You will hold a current NZ practising certificate, have at least two years post-graduate experience, and be comfortable with rostered and rotating shifts in a 0.9 FTE role.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NZ practicing certificate.
• Orthopaedics ward experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to work rostered and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Orthopaedics Ward (23-bed unit).
• Support patient education and discharge planning for joint replacements and orthopaedic injuries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NZ Practising Certificate

Orthopaedics experience

Education

NZ Practising Certificate

Orthopaedics postgraduate experience

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the Orthopaedics Ward in Wellington. The ward cares for patients undergoing planned joint replacements and acute orthopaedic injuries, with a supportive team and ongoing education opportunities.

You will hold a current NZ practising certificate, have at least two years post-graduate experience, and be comfortable with rostered and rotating shifts in a 0.9 FTE role.