Full-time and part-time opportunities available

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. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities. 

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 Registered Nurses for permanent positions in our enthusiastic, dedicated Surgical Nursing Team on Ward 3A at Tauranga Hospital. The ward has a focus on caring for patients undergoing bowel and urological surgery and provides opportunities for development of advanced surgical nursing skills.  

Ideally the successful applicant will have experience working as a nurse in an acute surgical setting, with bowel and urology nursing experience preferred but this is not necessary. If you're ready to further develop your surgical nursing skills, we'd love to welcome you to our team.  

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is committed to providing patients with staff who show compassion towards others and who work constructively promoting a positive healthy attitude. They will respond to the needs of people through cultural sensitivity, adaptability and flexibility as well as thriving for excellence.  

We have permanent part-time and full-time positions available.  Interested?  We encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours you wish to be considered for. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-house professional development
• Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• 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. 

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 for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further. 

Salary range for this position is $66,570 to $95,340