Registered Nurse - Transit Nurse

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital Contract: Permanent 0.9 FTE Rostered and RotatingHealth 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're looking for flexible, dynamic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Transit nursing team to work in our Transit Unit, at Wellington Regional HospitalTransit services is a fast paced and dynamic area to work we differ from many Transit areas as we provide a 24 /7 service. With have a small but highly skilled team of Registered Nurses and Health care assistants. We provide pre-operative care for cardiac and surgical patients and Cardiac, Gastroenterology and urology day procedures. The transit team support discharges from the clinical areas and interface with flight for Inter- hospital transfers.As the successful candidate you will demonstrate core competencies in nursing, and be keen to develop new skills and knowledge within a variety of specialties. The ability to function efficiently in a small team and a desire to provide evidence-base quality nursing care and improve the patient journey. Here at Te Whatu Ora - Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District, we have a strong commitment to nursing education and excellence in patient care, there are many opportunities to further your education and be part of a committed and innovative team. We actively encourages ongoing professional development including post-graduate study and PDRP development. We have a committed nursing team which provides ongoing direction and support. If you are looking for an area to utilise your surgical and medical skills and increase your cardiac knowledge then you would enjoy the diversity of Transit. About you Essential attributes for this position is a passion for delivering clinical excellence and enthusiasm. You will be outgoing and easily approachable with excellent communication skills with an expectation to be on at least proficient level on the PDRP. You are comfortable caring for cardiac and surgical patients and be familiar with the use of equipment for various infusions. Skills and Experience Must have NZ residency or Citizenship Must be currently in New Zealand Current New Zealand Nursing Registration and Annual practising certificate Previous New Zealand Hospital experience Minimum 3 years post graduate nursing experience Cardiac/ Surgical experience Working at Health New Zealand Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement. #J-18808-Ljbffr