He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We are looking for a registered nurse with enthusiasm, team spirit and a willingness to learn. A real commitment and desire to work with and assist individuals with a disability, acute or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function and healthy living.

This is an opportunity for you to experience a close-knit nursing and allied health environment working in Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation. If you are looking to broaden your horizons or wanting to take a step into a specialist field, this could be your opportunity to do so.

This role is based in our rehabilitation team supporting patients and whānau through their journey as an inpatient and following through to community and outpatient appointments.  This is a Monday to Friday role 7.30am – 2.00pm with no weekend work. We are open to discussing options around full time hours.

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 308,000 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 korero mōu - About You

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally have at least 3 years of experience in acute nursing
• Love working as part of a transdisciplinary team
• Bring their passion and professionalism to the team
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement
• Be an enthusiastic educator of others
• Have a current drivers license and APC
• Demonstrate cultural competence and commitment to health equity

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.