Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We are seeking an experienced registered nurse with relevant experience to join the Tauranga Peritoneal Dialysis Nursing team – Renal Service.

This position is a permanent 0.9 FTE working 36 hours per week and will be available from January 2023.

The Speciality Clinical Nurse role is to provide specialised client centred care, education and advice to enable patients with chronic renal failure to optimize renal function (ESRF) and manage renal replacement therapy (PD).

The Specialty Clinical Nurse contributes to equity of access to care and navigation of the care pathway. You will be partnering with other health professionals, which ensures safe and evidenced based delivery of care for patients within the Bay of Plenty district.

The patient and whānau are at the centre of the model of care:

• Providing clinical expertise and contributing to the advancement of professional knowledge and skills using evidence-based practice
• Ensures equity of access to the specialty nursing service
• Support to patients and families/whānau to assist them in understanding and participating in treatment choices and ongoing health care needs
• Able to travel within the Bay of Plenty district

He korero mōu - About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant and diverse experience in a range of acute nursing setting with a focus on long-term conditions and/or renal disease
• Active involvement in the development, provision and evaluation of educational programmes for other health professionals
• Knowledge and understanding of the application of research findings to support evidence based practice

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-house professional development
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Katie Johanson – Renal Clinical Nurse Manager katie.johanson@bopdhb.govt.nz

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.