Registered Nurse - DOSA

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Registered Nurse to join the DOSA/SSSU team at Palmerston North Hospital. You will work across Day of Surgery Admissions and Surgical Short Stay Unit, with varied shifts and a fast-paced environment.

The role supports patient admission, care, and discharge, offering a professional culture and opportunities to grow. APC registration is required, and perioperative experience is an advantage.

Qualifications

• NZ surgical or medical hospital experience.
• Be a fantastic team player.
• Have a high standard of care.
• A current APC.
• Experience within a perioperative Service is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Admit, care for, and discharge patients in the DOSA area.
• Support the Surgical Short Stay Unit with high turnover admissions.
• Work across two main areas with varied shift times.

Skills

Surgical exp

Medical exp

Team player

Care quality

APC current

Perioperative exp

Job description

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Registered Nurse DOSA/SSSU Palmerston North Hospital

Permanent Partime 0.8 FTE

We are looking for an amazing Registered Nurse to join our team!

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

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

As a registered Nurse in our team you will cover two main areas, DOSA and SSSU. Day of Surgery admissions (DOSA) is where you will be working to admit, care for, and discharge patients coming through operating theatres. This is a fast paced area with multiple surgical specialties and demographics. Shifts for this area start 0645, 0700, 0800, 1100, 1200 and are 8 hour shifts.

Surgical Short Stay Unit is the second main area where you would be working. This is a 6 bed Surgical short stay Unit that focuses on overnight, high turnover admissions. The aim is to discharge all six patients the next day so careful consideration is given to who goes in the unit. The shift for this area start at 0700, 1300 and 2100. Our day shifts are 8 hour shift and night shifts are 10 hour shifts.

Both areas are well supported and have a great team environment. You can expect a fast pace and everyday day there is a different list of patients. On a busy day we can have up to 70 patients through the department.

About you

To be considered for the DOSA/SSSU Nurse position you need to have

• NZ surgical or medical hospital experience
• Be a fantastic team player
• Have a high standard of care
• A current APC
• Experience within a perioperative Service is an advantage

About the Team/Service

Our team in the perioperative Service (including DOSA/SSSU) has ten operating theatres and three procedure rooms. We cover many specialities and age groups.

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua – MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatū:

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.