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Registered Nurses - Ward 7A Respiratory/Cardiothoracic

Dunedin Hospital
- Permanent, 0.7-1.0 FTE position available (28-40 hours per week)
- Supportive, high-functioning team
Cardiothoracic specialty includes a mix of thoracic and open-heart surgery patients. Help them progress through their recovery journey while managing their temporary epicardial pacing, central lines, ECG interpretation, chest drains and surgical wounds
Mō te tūranga - About the role
- Collaborate closely with other departments in the hospital and have the opportunity to build up a high level of skill and knowledge
- Develop advanced assessment skills and knowledge such as CPAP, BiPAP and chest drain management
- Deliver the highest standards of patient care
- The environment is fast paced, but the work is rewarding, and you will be closely supported by a tight knit team
- Additionally, medical patients and outlying specialties further compliment the diversity of the ward
Mōu ake - About you
To succeed, you will need to have the following:
- Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
- Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
- Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Previous experience in High Dependency, Acute or Coronary Care skills and Level 6 CPR would certainly be an advantage
Let us know in your cover letter the FTE you would be looking for as we will consider anywhere between 0.7 to 1.0.
Painga - Benefits
- Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.
- Continuous support for career development.
- Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
- Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
- Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Mō mātou - About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Wednesday, 4 October 2023
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
For further information please contact Ben Kingsbury, Recruitment Advisor at ben.kingsbury@southerndhb.govt.nz
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ All conversations will be confidential in nature.
If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
- Occupational health assessment
- Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
- Covid-19 vaccination is expected for all Workers at higher risk of workplace exposure to Covid-19 through face-to-face patient interaction, working in clinical areas and contact with potentially infectious materials and surfaces.
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

Job details
Job Reference: | KHJ/SOUT07860 | |
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Job type: | Permanent Full time | |
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Posted: | 05-Sep-2023 | |
Closes: | 04-Oct-2023 | |
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