Registered Nurse - Plastics

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our surgical team in Christchurch. This 0.8 FTE fixed-term role runs until 30 June 2027 and involves a rotating roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts.

A comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development are provided in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. Two positions are available; please indicate which role you would like in your cover letter.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Surgical Experience.
• Wound care and/or Plastic Burns experience.
• Ability to work across all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care within the surgical team.
• Support ongoing professional development and utilise orientation resources.
• Contribute to a rotating roster across mornings, afternoons and nights.
• Work across hand, breast and plastic surgery services as required.

Skills

Surgical experience

Wound care/Plastic Burns

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Shift flexibility

Education

Nursing registration with NZ Nursing Council + APC

Job description

• Based on Ward 20 at Christchurch Hospital
• 0.8FTE fixed-term position until 30 June 2027 available
• Shifts rostered across Monday - Sunday; morning,afternoon and night

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

Aboutthe Role

We'relooking for enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our dedicated surgical team.This is a great opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care whiledeveloping your surgical nursing skills and experience within a supportive,multidisciplinary environment.

You'llreceive a comprehensive orientation tailored to your needs, along with ongoingsupport and professional development opportunities to help you grow and thrivein your role.

Wehave two positions available. Please indicate in your cover letter whichrole(s) you would like to be considered for.

Role2: 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) fixed-term position available until 30 th June 2027.

Aboutthe Service

Ourspecialty service cares for patients requiring hand, breast and plasticsurgery. We also specialise in wound management and are the Regional BurnCentre for the South Island.

Theservice operates Monday to Sunday on a rotating roster with shifts rosteredacross morning, afternoon and nights.

AboutYou

• 3+ years Surgical Experience
• Wound care and/or Plastic Burns experience
• Ability to work across all shifts - Morning, Afternoonand Nights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work collaboratively with the widermultidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand witha current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe 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. Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: PC4620829

Location:

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch