Registered Nurse - Acute Zone, Greymouth

New Zealand Government Joba; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Greymouth is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for a casual position in the Acute Zone. The role involves ad hoc shifts covering leave and illness, with some forward planning and scheduling for planned leave.

You will work in a high-acuity environment alongside a diverse, committed team across ED, Short Stay, and Paediatric Ward. As part of the Acute Zone, you will assess and stabilise acutely unwell paediatric and adult patients and may perform emergency

Qualifications

• Qualified registered nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Experience in ED with paediatric interest.
• TNCC, ENPC and Triage experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and stabilise acutely unwell paediatric and adult patients.
• Perform emergency procedures as needed.
• Work across the Acute Zone (ED, Short Stay Unit, Paediatric Ward) in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Paediatric care

Triage experience

Education

Registered Nurse

APC - Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Greymouth - Te Nikau Hospital Acute ZoneCasual PositionHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are inviting a skilled and adaptable Registered Nurse tojoin our fantastic Acute Zone team located at Te Nikau Hospital and HealthCentre, Greymouth Hospital. As this is a casual position you could expect ad hoc shifts(covering leave and illness), with some forward planning and schedulingavailable when covering planned leave.This casual position offers the challenge of a high-acuityenvironment, and the reward of being part of a close-knit, diverse committedteam.

Supported by our Nurse Practitioner, Rural Generalists, and other medicalprofessionals:

• You will have the opportunity to assess andstabilise acutely unwell paediatric and adult patients
• Completing emergency procedures
• Working in our department where you can be seen to work across the Acute Zone (Emergency Department, Short Stay Unit, and Paediatric Ward)

About the Service

The West Coast of the South Islandis rugged, isolated, and absolutely stunning. Stretching from Karamea in thenorth to Haast in the south, we're the largest geographical Te Whatu Oralocality, with a population of just 32,500. Delivering healthcare in thisenvironment can be challenging.

This is an excellent role for a Registered Nurse who islooking to step into or expand their skills within an acute and emergencyenvironment. This role will be working alongside our multidisciplinary teamwithin our Acute Zone. The Acute Zone service has 9 emergency beds, 4 shortstay beds and 2 paediatric beds and sees an average of 40 presentations perday.

About You

This is an excellent role for a Registered Nursewho is looking to step into or expand their skills within an acute andemergency environment.

• Qualified registered nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate and a background based in emergency departments with an interest in paediatrics.
• TNCC, ENPC and Triage experience would be advantageous.
• Motivated and adaptable within high pressure environments who can work comfortably with both paediatric and adult patients
• Ability to work within a team but autonomously as well to meet demands on the service
• Experience within a similar environment (e.g. ED, Paediatrics, CCU or similar)
• Critical thinker who enjoys a challenging environment where never two days the same.

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

If you have any questions about the role,please contact Victoria at [e-mail]