Registered Nurse - Respiratory (Ward 72)

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Respiratory ward in Auckland on a 0.9 FTE, permanent part-time basis. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care across the spectrum of respiratory diseases, from COPD to post-transplant care, with strong orientation support.

Applicants should be NZ-registered, hold an Annual Practising Certificate, and have 3–5 years in Acute Medical, Cardiac, or Surgical settings.

Qualifications

• Be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Have a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Have 3–5 years experience working in Acute Medical or Cardiac or Surgical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with respiratory diseases in a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff in the Respiratory ward to support patient care.
• Engage in an orientation programme with guidance from experienced staff to settle into the role.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Join a multidisciplinary team and grow in your career! Make a difference in the lives of both acute and palliative care patients. This is 0.9 FTE, permanent part-time role. Join now! 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

We are looking for a dedicated RN who will work with a group of dedicated professionals in a fascinating speciality. The patients you would be involved with can come from all over and cover the full breadth of respiratory diseases - from Cystic Fibrosis to Lung Transplants, Cancers of the Lung to Asthma and COPD, Complex Pneumonia to TB. If you're looking for a workplace that is friendly, where working as a team is encouraged, where you are encouraged to grow both as a person and as a professional, and somewhere that will always be challenging, then we would love to hear from you. While having experience with respiratory patients is obviously an advantage, it's not necessary. You will be someone who has an excellent orientation programme with lots of assistance from experienced multidisciplinary staff. For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About the Team/Service/Location

We are situated in Building 32, Level 7, Respiratory ward. Our workforce consists of a group of dedicated multicultural professionals in a fascinating specialty and work toward upholding Te Toka Tumais values. The population of patients we care for are from Cystic Fibrosis to Lung Transplants, Cancers of the Lung to Asthma and COPD, Complex Pneumonia to TB. For more information on living and working in Auckland click here.

About you

• Be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Have a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Have at least 3-5 years experience working in Acute Medical or Cardiac or Surgical settings.

For more information about this role please contact Jenny Oh (Charge Nurse - Respiratory) via [e-mail]

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.