Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse, IPC, Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent part time Benefits An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challengedA professional and supportive culture and team settingFulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmesHealth 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 Role This position offers the opportunity to focus on building infection prevention and control skill, knowledge and expertise to support the infection prevention and control programme at MidCentral Health. Within the scope of this position the role will support the work of the team. About you Registered Comprehensive Nurse/Registered General and Obstetric Nurse with current practicing certificate Demonstrated experience in a broad nursing background with a clinical mix Willingness to undertake tertiary specific Infection Prevention education Current Independent Vaccinators Certificate Gold auditor for hand hygiene Current drivers licence Personal Attributes : Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Positive and enthusiastic approach to work, Professional demeanour , Analytical and Decision-Making Ability, Well defined understanding of professional nursing with the ability to relate this to service and clinical outcomes , Demonstrated problem solving skills Technical : Computer skills including Word and Excel , Familiarity with Trendcare, Clinical Portal, Webpas, Miya About the Team/Service We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated registered nurse to join our small team. We Undertake surveillance e.g. surgical site infection and audits: Hand Hygiene etc,. The hours of work will be 0.5 FTE working set hours between 07.30 -16.30 on specified days. Days will be negotiated with preferred candidate. Develop skills and expertise to support the IPC team e.g. outbreaks of infectious diseases, ward rounds, Take part in staff education e.g.: hand over education, incidental teaching Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua - MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatô, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay. 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. About the Location Manawatô offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance. Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight. Working at 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: [email protected]) #J-18808-Ljbffr