Enrolled Nurse - Outpatients Department

• Southland Hospital
• Permanent 0.6 FTE role available
• Salary range $69,934 to $83,349 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver

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.

Southland Hospital Outpatients covers a variety of nursing specialties. Whether you are looking to diversify your existing portfolio or take on a new career challenge, this is an opportunity to showcase and develop your nursing skills while contributing to the provision of high-quality care for our community.

Our Enrolled Nurses deliver nursing care and health education across the lifespan to health consumers in community, residential, or hospital settings.

You will:

• contribute to nursing assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for health consumers and/or families/whānau
• assist health consumers with activities of daily living, observe changes in condition, report these to the registered nurse, administer medicines, and undertake other nursing responsibilities appropriate to your assessed competence
• work within a team in acute settings alongside registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and healthcare assistants
• be accountable for your nursing actions and practise competently in accordance with legislation and your level of knowledge and experience
• work in partnership with health consumers, families/whānau, and multidisciplinary teams.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue supporting our community.

About you

To be successful in this busy role, you will demonstrate resilience, be willing to put in the effort, and be open to upskilling as required. You will be a confident communicator with a friendly demeanour and value patient-centred care. In return, you will gain valuable experience working within a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to develop your skills across a range of surgical specialties.

Our ideal candidate will:

• be registered as an Enrolled Nurse under the HPCA Act 2003
• hold a current practising certificate.

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About 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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday, 23 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton - mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website