Registered Nurse - Elective Surgery

Based on Ward A5, Waipapa Building - Christchurch Hospital Campus0.8FTE (32 hours per week) permanent position availableShifts rostered across Monday - Sunday; morning, afternoon and nightHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Service Ward A5 is a busy general surgical unit with a focus onelective surgery including colorectal, hepatobiliary and bariatric surgery. Notwo days are the same in this fast-paced team that focuses on peri-operativecare and recovery. Ward A5 is also a Dedicated Education Unit where you'llenjoy being involved in the development of student nurses. About the Role We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join us who ispassionate about surgery and keen to move their career forward. Working in ourlarge multidisciplinary team you can expect to work closely with and learn fromour Surgeons, Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist, who are focused onadvances in surgical care that improve clinical outcomes. In turn you willbring your exceptional interpersonal skills and organizational skills and willbe a real team player. The service is rostered on a rotating roster Monday toSunday across Morning, Afternoons and Nights. About You Acute and elective surgical experience Must be able to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights across Monday to Sunday 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 A current New Zealand annual practicing certificate is required Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr