Registered Nurse - Assessment Planning Unit

North Island - Bay of Plenty Tauranga; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Tauranga seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Assessment Planning Unit. The successful candidate will contribute to nursing assessment and planning for acutely unwell patients admitted by GP or ED, within a busy 24-bed unit.

Join a highly-skilled team of 65 staff, with a focus on developing excellence in assessment and patient planning while delivering compassionate care in a vibrant coastal region.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NZNC registration and APC.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure team environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Calm demeanour and good sense of humour.
• Desire to develop nursing assessment and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessment and planning for acutely unwell patients.
• Work in the 24-bed APU and Ambulatory Care Unit, Tauranga Hospital.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage diverse health conditions.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and effective communication.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

NZNC Registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Registered Nurse - Assessment Planning Unit

• Located in Tauranga, a lively coastal city offering lifestyle balance and natural surroundings
• A fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to develop nursing assessment and planning skills

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

The Assessment Planning Unit (APU) is a dynamic, fast-paced, and busy unit providing assessment and treatment for acutely unwell patients admitted by their GP, plus patients admitted from the Emergency department. APU consists of a 24 bedded assessment and planning area and 8 ambulatory chairs, also known as the Ambulatory Care Unit.

Working in APU at Tauranga Hospital, you will be part of a highly-skilled and supportive team of 65 staff members who manage a unique variety of health conditions presenting at our provincial hospital. This is an exciting environment in which to develop excellence in nursing assessment and planning skills, with the support of the APU staff.

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush-clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means the area has become a favourite for holidaymakers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside the main cities

You will be a capable and confident Registered Nurse, able to demonstrate sound clinical judgement coupled and effective communication.

What you will bring:

• Current NZNC Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-pressure team nursing environment
• Good organisational and communication skills
• A background in safe clinical practice
• A calm demeanour and good sense of humour

A desire to be a part of the team, and a demonstrative team player attitude

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.