Registered Nurse - General Surgery And Spcu

Registered Nurse - General Surgery and SPCU New Zealand Government Christchurch, South Island, NZ Location & Working Hours Ward A3, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus. 0.9FTE (36 hours per week), Permanent position. Shifts rostered Monday - Sunday; morning, afternoon and night. About the Role The General Surgery & Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the team. The service operates Monday to Sunday across all shifts - Morning, Afternoons and Nights. About the Service Our team provides care for our acute general surgery patients, undergoing general surgical procedures within the ward environment and high dependency surgical patients in our 8 bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit. We are a Dedicated Education Unit for staff wanting to be involved in the development of student nurses. About You We are looking for an energetic nurse who is eager to strengthen and develop their skills. Ideally you will be an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about Acute General Surgery and Progressive Care and can work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and improved patient outcomes are attained. Working in our large multidisciplinary team will enable you to work closely with and learn from our Surgeons, Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist, who are all experts in their specialties and who are focused on advances in surgical care that improve clinical outcomes. Qualifications & Experience Recent acute surgical or medical experience Ability to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights Commitment to providing and maintaining high standards of nursing practice within our service is essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks You will have effective problem solving and decision-making skills 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. Additional Information Locum cover is required from 1 May - 30 September 2026. Preference for full or longer blocks. Open to PGY4+ without Medical Registrar experience. Travel and accommodation is included. This public hospital is located in the beautiful city of Christchurch. Contact If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr