Registered Nurse - Acute General Surgery & SARA

• Ward B3, Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch
• 0.9FTE (36 hours a week), Fixed Term till April 2026 due to Parental Leave
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced nurse with General Surgery experience who will enjoy becoming part of our dynamic and supportive team.

This fast-paced challenging environment will offer you variety in your day as you will rotate between the ward and Surgical Assessment Review Area (SARA), working closely with all the general surgical team. 

Rostered and rotating shifts based on a social roster - Monday to Sunday – Morning 0645 - 1515, Afternoon 1430 - 2300 and Nights 2230 - 0700.

About the Service

Acute General Surgery cares for patients undergoing acute general surgery and a range of oesophageal, gastric and biliary/pancreatic surgery including advanced laparoscopic procedures. Our average length of stay is 3.8 days. We are a a busy inpatient ward and use CCDM (Care Capacity Demand Management) and acuity variance indicators to assess the nurse to patient ratio.

SARA (Surgical Assessment Review Area) provides an area for acutely unwell patients to be assessed, investigated and an appropriate plan of care to be initiated. This 12-bed unit is a fast paced unit with an average length of stay of 7hours. We see on average 730 patients per month. We accept direct GP-SARA admission as well as admission from our Emergency department, private and rural Hospitals.

About you

• A background in general surgery, with sound acute assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Motivated, with a mature attitude and organised approach, you will be flexible and adaptable in this ever changing, fast paced environment
• The ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, will be key to your success in this role
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising 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 Thursday 17th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz