Registered Nurse - Medical Progressive Care Unit

Registered Nurse - Medical Progressive Care Unit Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Christchurch, South Island 5d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Medical Progressive Care based at Christchurch Hospital 0.6FTE (24 hours per week), fixed term position until 27/11/2026 Rotating/Social roster - Morning, Afternoon and Night, Monday to Sunday Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We're seeking a Registered Nurse with strong communication and organisational skills, and a current Annual Practising Certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council. Based in the Medical Progressive Care Unit at Christchurch Hospital, this role involves delivering patient-centred care, including assessment, treatment, and support for patients and their whānau. This role is a fixed-term position due to secondment concluding on 27th November 2026. The role is 0.6FTE(24 hours per week). Key responsibilities include: Managing patient admissions and discharges Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team Upholding cultural safety and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles Maintaining a safe environment through risk management and incident reporting About the Team/Service The Medical Progressive Care Unit is a 14-bed service caring for adult patients within General Medicine, often with complex or multi-system conditions. You'll be supported by a Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist, with a strong focus on both clinical excellence and ongoing professional development. About You 1+ years post-graduate experience You'll thrive in a fast-paced acute environment, bringing strong assessment, time management, and interpersonal skills. Confidence working both independently and as part of a team is essential, along with a flexible, solution-focused approach. You have a current Annual Practising Certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council. We offer a comprehensive orientation and ongoing support, alongside a wide range of opportunities to further develop your nursing career. You will also demonstrate the values that guide how we work every day: Wairuatanga - working with heart, showing compassion, purpose and commitment to caring for our patients and supporting your colleagues. Rangatiratanga - taking ownership of your role, being accountable, and contributing positively to the team while embracing opportunities to learn and grow. Whanaungatanga - building positive relationships and working together as one team to provide safe, high-quality care. Te Korowai Āhuru - helping create a safe, respectful and supportive environment where patients, whānau and colleagues feel valued. 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