Registered Nurse - Adult Day Surgery Units

• Christchurch Hospital
• 0.6FTE (24 hours a week), Permanent
• 0.4FTE (16 hours a week), Fixed term till April 2026 due to Parental Leave
  

About the Role

We currently have two roles available - 1 x 0.6FTE permanent and 1 x 0.4FTE fixed term.

Come join us and become part of a supportive, dynamic and collaborative nursing team that delivers exceptional care to our patients across our many services.

Our day surgery Nursing team provides pre and post- operative care to patients undergoing surgical and interventional radiology procedures across many specialties and provides pre-operative care for patients having major surgery.

Hours of work:

• Monday - Friday, closed on Public Holidays
• Shifts: 0645 - 1515, 0700 - 1530, 0900 - 1730 and 1130 - 2000 with oncall 2000 - 2100.

Please state in your cover letter which role you are applying for - Permanent or Fixed Term.

About the Service

Our service has three adult Day Surgery Units - Day Surgery Unit, DOSA and Adult Surgical Admissions Waipapa. And one Children's Day Surgery Unit - Children's Surgical Admissions Waipapa.

About you

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with a variety of surgical nursing skills and attributes to work as part of our nursing team. Working in this fast-paced environment, you will contribute positively to our innovative and dynamic multidisciplinary team whom all strive to provide quality patient care.

• Experience working with adults and children
• 3+ years Surgical Nursing experience
• Must be able to work all shifts Monday to Friday
• Flexibility to move around the 4 units
• Solution focused, adaptable, self-motivated with the ability to think on your feet, your excellent time management, and interpersonal skills, will see you thrive in this role
• Leadership or coordinator experience
• Track record in perceptoring
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by Tuesday 18th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz