Registered Nurse - Ward 29

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning environment

Professional development support

Orientation package

Wellness programmes

Clinical coaching and nurse educators

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is recruiting a Registered Nurse for Ward 29 and the new SHANA unit at Palmerston North Hospital. You will provide holistic, surgical nursing care across both areas, with a focus on high-acuity patients who require specialized monitoring and intervention.

The role emphasizes advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, and strong communication within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient care and excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year's recent surgical nursing experience as a New Zealand Registered Nurse.
• Advanced Analgesia, CVAD, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and IV cannulation certifications, or be working towards these.
• Advanced patient assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with other health professionals and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, holistic care to surgical patients across Ward 29 and SHANA.
• Utilize advanced patient assessment and clinical reasoning to deliver safe and effective care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient needs.

Skills

Surgical nursing experience

Advanced analgesia

CVAD

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

IV cannulation

Patient assessment

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Registered Nurse, Ward 29 and SHANA Unit, Palmerston North Hospital | Permanent Part time 0.8 FTEAre you looking for an exciting nursing opportunity that will extend your skills and support your career development? Would you like to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment where your contribution to patient care is supported and valued?Ward 29 and the new SHANA unit may be the place for you. You will work across both areas, providing high-quality surgical nursing care.Benefits An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challengedA professional and supportive team cultureFulfilling and challenging work with excellent lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmesA comprehensive orientation packageOngoing support from clinical coaches and nurse educatorsHealth 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

As a Registered Nurse, you will work across Ward 29 and the new SHANA unit, providing individualised, holistic care to surgical patients.SHANA is a five-bed, nurse-led, high-acuity surgical area staffed by two Registered Nurses. It cares for patients who require comprehensive monitoring and nursing intervention but do not require ICU or HDU care.In this role, you will use advanced patient assessment skills, provide heightened nursing vigilance, and apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning to deliver safe and effective patient care.

About you

You will bring:A minimum of one year's recent surgical nursing experience as a New Zealand Registered NurseAdvanced Analgesia, CVAD, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and IV cannulation certifications, or be working towards theseAdvanced patient assessment and clinical reasoning skillsExcellent communication skillsThe ability to collaborate effectively with other health professionals and work within a multidisciplinary team

About the Team/Service

Ward 29 and SHANA provide collaborative, multidisciplinary surgical care within a professional and supportive environment.Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua - MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance.Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.For more information on living and working in the Manawatū:Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | BusinessWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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.