Registered Nurse – ATR / ASU

Acute Stroke Unit / Assessment, Rehabilitation & Treatment Ward

Whanganui Hospital

Permanent hours available

Do you have a genuine interest in improving the wellbeing of older people?  This may be the position for you.

We have fantastic opportunities for motivated and caring NZ Registered Nurses to join our Acute stroke unit/Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation ward.

The ASU/ATR multi-disciplinary team provides clinical assessments and interventions for patients who require hyper/acute stroke care and extensive rehabilitation. ASU/ATR ward is a purpose-built rehabilitation and acute stroke unit.

We are looking for someone who:

• At least 1-year post-graduate nursing experience
• A passion for stroke care and rehabilitation

• A customer and team focused approach to patient care

• High attention and detail pertaining to patient focused care, process, policy communication and documentation
• Experience in communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and family/whanau in a supportive and culturally caring environment.

For more information, please contact Kim Craddock, Recruitment Coordinator on jobs@wdhb.org.nz or (06) 348 8911 

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Applications close: 18 May 2023

Vacancy: 09RNAT5130

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and before the closing date - Whanganui Hospital will review applications received and interview suitable candidates following application. This vacancy will potentially close earlier than indicated if a suitable candidate has been identified

Te Whatu Ora vaccination policy

As one of Aotearoa's largest employers of the health and disability workforce and a leader across the sector, Te Whatu Ora has and continues to have an obligation to ensure both the safety and wellbeing of its staff and patients. 

Te Whatu Ora has an expectation that all new staff will be up to date with their vaccinations before they join Te Whatu Ora.