Registered Nurse - PACU/SAU - Whangarei
- Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit/Surgical Admission Unit, Whangarei Hospital
- Permanent fulltime and part-time positions available
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
If you have ever considered working in the perioperative environment now is the time to give it a go! We are seeking applicants to work in both PACU and SAU who have 2 years of recent surgical experience but would also welcome someone who has worked in high acute flow areas. Key strengths we are looking for are energy, adaptability and an eagerness to learn. If that sounds like you, we are keen to hear from you. The successful applicant will be required to work rostered shifts.
The primary functions of this role are to:
- Utilise professional knowledge and skill to provide a holistic approach to nursing care that is safe, of the highest quality possible
- Provision of nursing care is in consultation and partnership with the patient/client/family/ whanau, where the rights and needs of all people are acknowledged within the context of the Treaty of Waitangi.
- To maintain and enhance the professional standards of nursing and contribute to further development of nursing within the service.
- To participate as an effective member of the wider organisation
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About the Team/Service/ Location
PACU and SAU are a combination of two distinct parts of a patient’s perioperative journey. SAU provides pre and post operative surgical care for Day Surgery as well as longer stay Day of Surgery Admissions. PACU is responsible for the immediate post anaesthetic care; assessing for concerns and responding appropriately to stabilise patients for safe transfer back to the ward. Applicants will be expected to work in both areas but will start where their current skills are most applicable and will be given full orientation and support for transitioning.
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About you
- A registered nurse with a current APC
- Minimum 2 years recent Post-graduate Surgical experience
- Proven knowledge base and practical experience with Pain Management in an Acute Setting
- Proven Clinical nursing and time management skills
You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a skilled team. You will need to have great work organisation skills, the ability to work under pressure and an on-going commitment to service improvement.
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 by 16th October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.