Registered Nurse - Medical Day Unit

CGR Services; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Christchurch Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Day Unit, providing high-quality nursing care as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team. The unit is fast-paced, focusing on infusion care with pre- and post-care support where needed.

Shifts are rostered Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30am, 8:30am, or 9:30am. Applicants must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current APC, and be able to work across public holidays.

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering a consistently high standard of patient care.
• Able to work Monday to Friday and selected public holidays.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Motivated, proactive and able to work in a team or independently.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Time management

Initiative / self-starter

Flexibility

Education

Nursing registration with APC (NZ)

Job description

Position Details

Based at Christchurch Hospital * 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) permanent position * Shifts across Monday to Friday

About the Role

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.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Day Unit where you will be an integral part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team, and passionate about delivering high-quality nursing care to our patients. Shifts are rostered between Monday and Friday with start times of 7 : 30am, 8 : 30am and 9 : 30am.

About the Service

The Medical Day Unit specialises in the care and support of medical patients referred from a variety of internal medicine specialities. These include Haematology, Gastroenterology, Immunology, Neurology, Rheumatology and Primary Care. While the unit is primarily now an infusion centre we also provide pre and post care for some of our patients who are having a small range of procedures. It is a fast-paced unit, so the ability to manage pressure is essential.

About You

• Committed to providing a consistently high standard of patient care.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday and selected Public Holidays
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks
• Motivated, shows initiative and is a flexible self-starter with the ability to work both in a team and autonomously
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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.