Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery And Neurology

Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery and Neurology New Zealand Government•Christchurch, South Island, NZ Ward B8, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus 0.6FTE - 1.0FTE (24 - 40 hours per week) permanent position available Shifts - Monday to Sunday - Morning, Afternoon and Nights 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 We are looking for a senior Registered Nurse to join our Ward B8 team. We are seeking someone who is passionate about patient centred care and keen to advance their nursing skills and knowledge. Please indicate in your personalised cover letter what FTE (0.6 - 1.0) you are seeking. We have a great team who operate in a very collegial, inclusive environment with the multidisciplinary team, which will help enhance your learning. No two days are the same when you work with a diverse patient group with complex presenting conditions. Ward B8 is also a Dedicated Education Unit and we have a Progressive Care Unit which also provides an opportunity to expand your nursing and observation skills. About the Service Ward B8 is a busy, acute ward caring for patients with neurological conditions including; brain tumours, head injuries, spinal tumours, movement disorders and seizures. As the largest inpatient neuroscience facility in the South Island it is a busy medical and surgical environment caring for a complex patient group with a diverse range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Our large multidisciplinary team are a skilled, passionate group of specialists focused on advancing care that will improve clinical outcomes for our patient group. About You Registered Nurses with recent Neurosurgery / Neurology or Surgical experience. Neurosurgery and Neurology experience - preferred but not essential 2+ years Surgical experience Ability to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals Committed to providing a consistently high standard of patient care Sound assessment and decision-making skills Work calmly under pressure Excellent time management, organisational and interpersonal skills The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) 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. Locum cover is required from 1 May - 30 September 2026. Preference for full of longer blocks. Open to PGY4+ without Medical Registrar experience. Travel and accommodation is included. This public hospi... Show more #J-18808-Ljbffr