About the job

• Join a high calibre, supportive team providing pre and post-operative care;
• Comprehensive orientation and induction, and ongoing professional development with access to peri-operative education;
• Experience an environment focused on employee wellness, where we enjoy a two-week shut-down period over summer.

About Us

Braemar Hospital is a prestigious private surgical hospital in Hamilton, New Zealand, dedicated to supporting nearly 200 credentialed specialists, including surgeons from many parts of the world, working at the highest level in their fields.

Excellence is at our core, and with highly sophisticated technology and facilities and our highly skilled team working across nine operating theatres and two endoscopy suites, we support a full range of surgical specialties and medical procedures.

We are known for our innovation and the five-star experience we provide to our patients, specialists, and visitors every day, and we recognise and value our people for the outstanding commitment and contribution they make to deliver this experience.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking Registered Nurses.

Working in our Inpatient Ward, caring for patients whose surgeries range from minor procedures to highly complex cases across both adults and paediatrics.  

To be successful in this role:

• Prior experience in ward surgical nursing and ideally in a private hospital environment. Surgical specialities include cardiothoracic, general surgery, ENT, gynae, orthopaedics, spinal, plastics, urology and post diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
• You must have a current New Zealand Nursing Registration (APC);
• Ideally you will have at least 3 years surgical experience.
• You will understand that the key to success lies in our team operating in collaboration with one another and you will have the ability and disposition to enhance cooperation and teamwork;
• You will have excellent assessment skills, and an organised and methodical approach;
• You will be enthusiastic and focused on patient experience; with a patient-centric approach, you will take time to demonstrate the highest level of attention and care;  
• You will be known for your clear and professional communication skills and your ability to remain calm and collected in a dynamic work environment;
• Flexibility to work rostered and rotating shifts required.       

Working for Us

Working at Braemar Hospital provides you with access to a number of great benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration;
• Sophisticated facilities and equipment at your fingertips;
• Our Executive Chef and his team fully cater morning and afternoon tea for all employees, and if you're feeling like a restaurant-quality lunch… we heavily subsidise this for you;
• Our leaders prioritise and promote employee wellness with programmes, initiatives, leave and every day support;
• We offer fruit baskets, we have an annual shut-down period to make sure our team get a proper break over Christmas where possible, we provide annual flu vaccinations and we support an array of other wellbeing initiatives throughout the year;
• We have additional benefits including access to a retail discount programme, long service recognition and employee parking within easy walking distance to our campus;
• A comprehensive orientation with access to ongoing professional development, internal development, and professional celebrations throughout the year.

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by uploading your cover letter and CV here, or phone Leanne Browne for a confidential discussion on 07 843 1898 ext 845.