Registered Nurse - Elective Surgery

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Ward A5 at Christchurch Hospital Campus. The 0.9FTE (36 hours per week) fixed-term position runs from 04/01/2027 to 11/07/2027 to cover parental leave.

Shifts include morning, afternoon and night across Monday to Sunday within a busy general surgical unit focused on peri-operative care and recovery. You will work within a large multidisciplinary team, collaborating with Surgeons, Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist

Qualifications

• Acute and elective surgical experience.
• Must be able to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights across Monday to Sunday.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated with a mature, organized and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC is required.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Autonomous practice

Education

NZ Registered Nurse

Job description

Based on Ward A5, Waipapa Building - Christchurch Hospital Campus * 0.9FTE (36 hours per week) fixed-term position available due to parental leave * Shifts rostered across Monday - Sunday; morning, afternoon and nightHealth 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 Service

Ward A5 is a busy general surgical unit with a focus on elective surgery including colorectal, hepatobiliary and bariatric surgery. No two days are the same in this fast-paced team that focuses on peri-operative care and recovery. Ward A5 is also a Dedicated Education Unit where you'll enjoy being involved in the development of student nurses.

About the Role

We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join us who is passionate about surgery and keen to move their career forward. Working in our large multidisciplinary team you can expect to work closely with and learn from our Surgeons, Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist, who are focused on advances in surgical care that improve clinical outcomes. In turn you will bring your exceptional interpersonal skills and organizational skills and will be a real team player. The service is rostered on a rotating roster Monday to Sunday across Morning, Afternoons and Nights. It is a 0.9FTE (36 hours per week) fixed-term position covering parental leave from 04 / 01 / 2027 until 11 / 07 / 2027.

About You

You will have effective problem solving and decision-making skills and a commitment to providing and maintaining high standards of nursing practice within our service.

• Acute and elective surgical experience
• Must be able to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights across Monday to Sunday
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Motivated, with a mature attitude and organised approach, you will be flexible and adaptable in this ever changing, fast paced environment
• The ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC is required

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.