Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Ward & Assessment Unit

• Christchurch Health Campus
• Shifts - Rotating Roster, Monday - Sunday, Morning, Afternoons and Nights
• 0.8 – 1.0FTE (32 – 40 hours per week), Permanent role

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. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

The Gynaecology Service situated at Christchurch Women’s Hospital is a world class facility that delivers excellent healthcare to women. We are a 27 bed ward, specialising in gynae medical, surgical and oncology surgical patients, a 5 bed assessment unit for both acute and planned admissions including an Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) nurse led clinic.

In this role you will work across our Gynae Ward and Gynae Assessment Unit (GAU).

This wide-ranging workplace ensures there is never a dull moment, your scope of practice is extensive, and you will develop a broad range of skills.

About You

We are looking for a passionate Registered Nurse to work as part of our multidisciplinary team providing all facets of care to women.

You will have excellent time management skills, with the ability to efficiently and effectively complete tasks, whilst working collaboratively as part of a team.

Your effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with being able to work in an empathetic non-judgemental manner, will be imperative to your success in this role.

Skills and experience:

• Ideally you will have experience working in women’s health, including contraception knowledge.
• Experience in surgical or acute nursing and venepuncture or equivalent is essential (Current or recent NZ 1-2 years)
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth 
• Obstetrics experience welcome 
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

The Gynaecology Service is open Monday to Sunday and you will work as part of a rotating roster. 

You will be provided a comprehensive orientation package to all areas within our service.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila Gopal at nila.gopal@tewhatuora.govt.nz