Registered Nurse - Pacu

Registered Nurse - PACU, Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent 0.8FTE We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our PACU team. If you're looking to expand your skills and progress your nursing career, this is the perfect place to do it. About the Role As a PACU Nurse, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment that continually grows and extends your clinical skills. Our service cares for patients across all age groups and a wide range of surgical specialties. You'll manage everything from straightforward day‑stay procedures requiring efficiency and precision, through to complex, high-acuity patients needing comprehensive assessment and advanced nursing care. No two days are the same. You'll collaborate closely with a diverse multidisciplinary team, all working together to provide safe, high-quality care that supports patients throughout their perioperative journey. Benefits An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged A professional and supportive culture and team setting Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options Tailored wellness programmes 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 Team/Service We have a PACU team of 21 Nurses. In the department we have 10 operating theatres, 1 Cath lab and 3 procedure rooms. Midcentral Health Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living. About the Location Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College. For more information on living and working in the Manawatu About you Current annual Practicing Certificate Be a positive team player Have 2 years of acute Nursing experience. Adaptable to change A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr