Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Registered Nurse – Critical Care
0.8 FTE / 64 hours per fortnight
Fully rostered shifts
Rotorua Hospital
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
An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Registered Nurse and join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team in Critical Care Rotorua Hospital. Our unit is a mixed Intensive Care High Dependency and Coronary Care Unit that caters to adults and paediatric patients. The position will require working full rostered shifts across both Intensive and Coronary Care (Critical Care).
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
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About you
We will consider suitable applicants who wish to work 6 or more shifts a fortnight and have a current work visa. A commitment to the provision of quality care and ongoing education is essential, as is the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment. Applicants must be prepared to work full rostered shifts. Previous specialty cardiac and/or intensive nursing experience is desirable. Acute nursing experience in New Zealand is essential. Our successful candidate will:
- be enthusiastic and motivated
- demonstrate excellent communication skills
- work well in a multidisciplinary team setting
- be a strong team player
- demonstrate good clinical decision making skills
- be able to do fully rostered shifts
- have recent experience in acute medical setting (advantageous)
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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
