Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Service: Planned Services

Contract: Casual positions

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

Working at Health New Zealand - Wairarapa you will become part of an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed team of health workers providing a modern and innovative approach to healthcare, with the bonus of a healthy balanced lifestyle and opportunities for professional development.

We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join our team working in perioperative services.

You will be required to work across DPU, PACU & Theatre.

These are casual positions working 0 - 80 hours per fortnight, as and when required. Applicants must be available at short notice to cover any shift, including weekends and nights. To be eligible to apply for these casual positions you must be a New Zealand citizen or have resident or permanent work visa status.

About you

You must have a minimum of one years' post grad experience in an acute clinical setting and can work confidently without supervision. We are looking for staff with acute care experience, especially critical care skills.

You will have a current Annual Practising Certificate and preferably have recent theatre/recovery experience and can work confidently without supervision.

• NZ Registered General and Obstetric or Comprehensive Nurse.
• Hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
• Demonstrated experience and skills in Perioperative nursing.
• Ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Proven communication skills for patient care and teamwork.
• A vision for professional and clinical nursing practice.
• Ability to continuously improve work practices

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal . If you have any questions about the role, please contact leeann.campbell@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.