Registered Nurse - Theatre

Registered Nurse - Theatre

Registered Nurse, Theatre

Timaru Hospital | Permanent Part-time (0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week)

Rotating Rostered Shifts

Make a meaningful difference every day while working alongside a supportive and collaborative healthcare team

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

Right now, we're looking for Registered Nurses with theatre experience behind them to become part of Operating Theatre team at Timaru Hospital. The hospital provides secondary services to the district population of approximately 50,000 people, has 130 beds, and is undergoing a significant refurbishment programme. The service provides critical 24/7 services including, ED, ICU/CCU, General, Orthopaedic, & ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry, Health of Older People, Oncology & Palliative Care, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics and Dental.

About the Service

As a Registered Nurse, you will use your nursing knowledge and judgment to assess health needs, provide care; advice and support people to manage their health. As part of our Operating Theatre service you will be working with a supportive and friendly team. You will be assisting in multiple peri-operative scenarios, maintaining and practicing the highest level of patient care.

About You

You will be a Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Nursing Council (NZNC) Annual Practising Certificate and a minimum of five years' post-registration nursing experience, as well as:

• Previous Operating Theatre experience, ideally a minimum of three years
• The ability to work under pressure using effective planning and prioritisation skills
• Knowledge and or experience of the Treaty of Waitangi Principles
• Be an effective communicator with colleagues, patients and their whanau/families
• Maintain a personal professional portfolio to meet the Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) requirements of Heath New Zealand South Canterbury

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.

Salary

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Nursing Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.