EOI - Registered Nurse – Surgical Services

• Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent roles available between 0.8 – 1.0FTE
• Shifts - Monday to Sunday – Morning, Afternoon and Nights

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 enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our surgical services.

We have a number of exciting opportunities for you to join a team of experienced clinical and support staff who work together and pride themselves on delivering a high standard of care for our patients.

We offer a great team environment and are supportive of professional development.

About the Service

General Surgery Electives

Ward A5 is a busy general surgical unit with a focus on elective surgery including colorectal, hepatobiliary and bariatric surgery. No two days are the same in this fast-paced team that focus on peri-operative care and recovery.

Neurosurgery

Ward B8 is a busy acute ward caring for patients with neurological conditions including; brain tumours, head injuries, spinal tumours, movement disorders and seizures. We are the largest inpatient neuroscience facility in the South Island.

Our large multidisciplinary team are a skilled, passionate group of specialists focused on advancing care that will improve clinical outcomes for our patient group. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team who is passionate about patient centred care and is keen to advance their nursing skills and knowledge. We have a Progressive Care Unit which also provides an opportunity to expand your nursing and observation skills.

Orthopaedics

Ward A4 is an Acute Orthopaedic ward with an eye for excellence in nursing care. As one of two acute orthopaedic wards based at Christchurch Hospital it has 32 beds and includes a dedicated 8 bed Trauma Unit. 

Dealing with acute orthopaedic injuries, orthopaedic trauma and other orthopaedics diagnoses, Ward A4 offers an exciting and challenging multidisciplinary (MDT) environment and will provide you with an excellent opportunity to extend your surgical nursing knowledge and skills. Our cohesive MDT team includes a Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist to help support and develop our valued nursing staff to ensure you obtain all the opportunities orthopaedic nursing has to offer. 

About you

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals.
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

How to Apply

In your cover letter please indicate the service/s you are interested in.

To apply please click “apply now.” All internal applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Friday 15th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz