Casual Registered Nurse – Ellesmere Community Hospital

• Ellesmere Community Hospital, Ellesmere, Canterbury 
• Casual Registered Nurse position
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
• Ability to cover sick and annual leaves and weekends

About the role

Ellesmere Community Hospital  located in is a busy community, provides a comprehensive range of health services, including general practitioner referrals for short term care, aged residential care (including respite) and palliative and end of life care.

About You

You will need sound clinical experience, confidence in your assessment and problem solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, proven leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously under pressure. We are looking for passionate Registered Nurse who is keen to develop their career and undertake further study to enhance the workplace within Ellesmere. Sound assessment and leadership skills, adaptability, team work, and confidence are imperative to this role.

This is a casual position. There is a possibility that more hours could become available in the future. Availability for all shifts – morning, afternoon and nights shifts – are essential. For night shifts, you will be the sole care registered nurse for the hospital, as such, the position requires an experienced RN. During the day shifts, you will oversee Healthcare assistants as you care for up to 10 patients, 5 of which are Hospital Level care residents.

Skills and experience

• Acute medical or surgical experience is essential
• NZ Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate

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 Saturday 19th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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