Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | Greymouth

• Greymouth
• 0.8 FTE – 32 hours per week
• Permanent position
• Registered Nurse with Annual Practicing Certificate and at least 2-3 years post registration experience in a similar environment is preferred for this 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

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a variety of clinical settings, including theatre, recovery, and day ward. The Registered Nurse will work independently and collaboratively with other health professionals to assess health needs, provide care, and support patients in managing their health.

This role requires strong nursing judgment, clinical expertise, and the ability to coordinate and delegate tasks to Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and other team members. The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive nursing assessments and ensuring best practice standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake the role of scrub nurse
• Undertake the role of circulating nurse
• Undertakes role of endoscopy nurse
• Undertakes role or recovery nurse
• Patient assessment and the ability to escalate concerns if parameters outside that of usual
• Collaborate with the wider team e.g. Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Anaesthetic Technicians and sterilisation technicians in the development of continuing patient care plans

About you

Essential Requirements:

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (with no conditions affecting the ability to fulfil this role).
• Minimum of two years' post-registration experience.
• PDRP or willingness to work towards it.
• Commitment to cultural competency training.
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work with children.
• Availability to work on-call as per the roster.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience in theatre and recovery.
• Ability to contribute to the development of high-quality patient care.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Motivation, a positive attitude, and a sense of humour.
• Clinical competence and strong organisational abilities.
• Multi-skilled and adaptable.
• Interest in assisting with the development of the unit.
• Experience in orthopaedics is an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse to make a meaningful impact in patient care. If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.