Registered Nurse - HDU

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waikato invites applications for a Nursing role in the High Dependency Unit at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton. You will provide patient‑centred care in a fast-paced, supportive team.

Ideal candidates hold NZNC registration with current APC and have 3+ years’ acute hospital experience, plus strong communication, time‑management and teamwork skills; rostered night/weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• NZNC registration with APC is required.
• 3+ years post-registration acute hospital experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Proficient time management and organisational abilities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Time management

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Rostered shifts

Education

NZNC registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

Computer literac y

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waikato - Hamilton, North Island

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from Waikato District Health Board

• Join a highly motivated and dynamic team committed to excellence in patient care

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

You will have a desire to provide excellent nursing care to patients in our High Dependency Unit. This is a dynamic, fast paced environment where you will be part of a highly supportive and skilled team that provides care to a diverse adult patient group from the Te Manawa Taki region. You will have at least 3 years' recent acute nursing experience in a hospital environment and will be committed to providing quality patient centred care.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team

The Critical Care Department comprises of a 28 bedded unit - 12 beds in HDU and 16 beds in ICU. We provide care for patients within the Te Manawa Taki region. The unit provides an excellent opportunity to work in a progressive environment with the latest technology. We are at the centre of a regional referral network across the middle of the North Island. The nursing, medical teams and allied health teams are supportive, dynamic and flexible, working together to provide quality care to all patients within the Midland region.

To find out more, visit our Critical Care website.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato, click here.

About you

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in an acute care setting
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Good level of computer literacy
• Ability to work well within a team
• Able to work rostered, rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

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.