Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Orthopaedic Department
• Permanent, 48 hrs per week (0.6 FTE)
• Job Security & Growth – Enjoy long-term career stability in an essential and ever-growing industry.

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

As a Registered Nurse in our Orthopaedic Ward, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing acute and elective Orthopaedic treatment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include pre and post operative care, pain control, wound management and promoting mobility and independence.

You will work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team that is focused on delivering excellent Orthopaedic care to the Hawkes Bay population

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our dedicated team is passionate about providing high-quality orthopaedic care to the Hawkes Bay community. We are progressive and innovative. We are continuously working to ensure that we are serving the needs of our community and creating a rewarding and supportive work environment. Out multidisciplinary approach ensures that all team members – nursing, surgical, and allied health - contribute to positive outcomes and continuous learning.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have the following skillset

• A current NZ Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate
• Recent experience in an acute surgical/orthopaedic setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong therapeutic relationships
• Strong clinical assessment skills, with a focus on safe, evidence-based practice
• A commitment to culturally safe care and an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, with a desire to support equitable outcomes for Māori
• A team-focused attitude and a passion for continuous improvement and professional development

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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 Andrea Craig via email on andrea.craig@hbdhb.govt.nz

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