Registered Nurse - PACU 2

Taranaki District Health Board; Taranaki; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the surgical day ward in Taranaki. This fixed-term, part-time position (0.9 FTE) runs until August 2027 and offers the chance to work within a supportive peri-operative team, providing patient-centred nursing care.

The successful applicant will hold NZ Nursing Registration, demonstrate ability to handle varied workloads, and have at least 2 years of surgical experience.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Nursing Registration and practicing certificate.
• Able to cope with varied workload and work under pressure.
• 2+ years surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and best practice nursing services to patients in the peri-operative and surgical post-operative care settings.
• Collaborate with theatre, CNS and other specialists to support patient-centred care.
• Contribute to a professional and high-quality nursing service in a busy surgical day ward.

Skills

NZ Nursing Registration

Ability to cope with varied workload

Surgical experience

Job description

• Registered Nurse Taranaki Health New Zealand
• Fixed term Part time, 0.9 FTE

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

Are you an experienced RN looking for a role within the surgical day ward?

We have a Fixed term part time 0.9 FTE position available until August 2027

We are welcoming applications from competent and professional practitioners who will be providing care, and best practice nursing services to our patients that puts them at the centre of everything we do.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team plays an integral part in the peri-operative phase and surgical post operative care, we work closely with theatre, endoscopy, CNS and many of the specialist within health New Zealand Taranaki. We care for patients undergoing a board range of specialities in a high turnover environment. Our priority is to provide professional and exceptional quality nursing care to our patients, their whanau, staff and visitors whilst in our department.

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About you

Are you a qualified nurse who is able to practice in New Zealand/ healthcare system who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?

• Current NZ Nursing Registration and practicing certificate
• Able to cope with varied workload and work under pressure
• 2 plus years surgical experience

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.