Registered Nurse - Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service (OPRS)

Location: Hutt Hospital Contract: Permanent Part Time 0.9 FTE Rostered and Rotating Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role The Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service (OPRS) consists of two inpatient wards at Hutt Hospital. We provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for people admitted with a wide range of medical conditions including stroke, fractures, amputations and deconditioning post illness or surgery. We also provide older persons mental health inpatient care. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team on a permanent part-time basis, working 0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight). Shifts are rostered and rotating, including weekends and night shifts. About the Team/Service Location OPRS is an interesting place to work as our patients are admitted with a wide variety of health conditions. Our supportive nursing team consists of senior nurses, registered nurses, enrolled nurses and health care assistants. We work alongside medical and allied health colleagues in a multidisciplinary team. We provide ongoing education and professional development opportunities. About you Be registered with the New Zealand Nursing Council with a current Annual Practising Certificate Be eligible to work in New Zealand Have experience and empathy working with older people Have excellent communication skills Have strong time management skills and resilience to thrive in a busy ward environment Have a good level of computer literacy Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr