Registered Nurse - Accident & Medical, Kaitaia

Registered Nurse - Accident & Medical, Kaitaia Kaitaia Hospital Accident & Medical Department Permanent, full time or part time positions working Monday Sunday rostered shifts Be part of a team providing clinical triage nursing for Kaitaia Hospital after hours 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 The Accident & Medical Registered Nurse role is to meet the Emergency needs of patients/turoro/tangata whai ora and their family/whanau using contemporary nursing care which is safe, appropriate and effective. The care is based on comprehensive assessment, ensures continuity and is patient/turoro/tangata whai ora centred, culturally sensitive and evidence-based. Kaitaia Hospital is Health New Zealands northernmost hospital. It is a general hospital serving a widely scattered population. The 20 bed hospital has a general ward, maternity and emergency ward with all the supporting services, and provides a substantial community health service. The Accident and Medical Department is fully functional for presentations in evenings and weekends. They work on a shift roster which will involve evenings and weekends. For more information on living and working in Northland click here About you As a Registered Nurse, you need to have excellent communication skills, who can thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing priorities. Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate Collaborates with fellow team members and work groups to achieve specific objectives Communication skills both written and verbal A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Maori Previous experience in a rural clinical setting would be beneficial, however not essential to apply. 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. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr