Fixed Term Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward

Fixed Term Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward Fixed Term Registered Nurse – Surgical Ward Southland Hospital, Fixed term Part time 0.8 FTE Fixed term until August 2027 Salary Band – $81,683 - $106,739 p.a. pro-rata 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 Role Our Surgical Ward at Southland Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a “can do”, positive attitude to join their multi-disciplinary team on a permanent basis. Our team is focused on patient centred care, so your kind nature and ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations will ensure your ability to slot into our work family. The work on this ward is varied and interesting and you will have many opportunities to develop professionally.Capability development is a high priority for us – there is ample opportunity for professional development. Our team is dedicated, professional and on hand to provide you with mentorship and support. About the Team/Service/ Location Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community. About you To be a successful applicant you will preferably have current surgical nursing experience, be able to demonstrate resilience, will not mind putting in some hard work and be open and willing to up-skill as required. you will have strong written and verbal communication skills with a friendly demeanour and someone who values patient centred care. In return you will gain great work experience in a multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to either showcase or develop your skills in a variety of surgical specialties. You will also have: Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand. Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals. Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills. The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused. Previous surgical ward experience is preferable. New Zealand working rights 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr