Southland Hospital

Salary band - $72,000 - $95,000 p.a. pro-rata, Kiwisaver and carpark

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• Permanent position - flexible FTE available
• Competitive salary, paid overtime and carpark
• A rare opportunity to join our Childrens Ward team

Our Children's Ward is a colourful, vibrant, fast-paced and varied, but a fun place to work. We strive for excellence in all that we do, taking pride in the care we provide for our patients and their families/whanau when they often find themselves in testing and stressful times.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse looking to join our energetic and hard-working team based in Southland Hospital, the secondary hospital for Te Whatu Ora based in Invercargill. This sort of opportunity doesn't come along every day and if you're looking for a fun, fulfilling and hugely rewarding career move, it's one not to be missed. We are able to offer some flexibility with hours so please talk to us about what meets your needs. Our friendly team is committed to providing an extensive orientation programme to the successful candidate - ensuring you settle in as quickly as possible.

Mōu ake - About you

We're looking for that special someone who with two years or greater post grad experience, ideally within child health. This area of practice isn't essential what is, is your genuine interest in working with children and families.

You will also have:

• a current New Zealand Registration and APC
• experience in a paediatric setting with prior involvement in child and family health working at a minimum level of Competent on the Professional Development and Recognition Program (PDRP) profile/portfolio or equivalent is preferred but not essential
• excellent assessment skills
• a passion and focus for working with families/whanau with compassion and kindness
• strong communication skills and the ability to develop rapport with children and team members alike.

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Painga - Benefits:

• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Short work commutes - only 10-15 minutes drive to work from anywhere in the city
• Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago
• Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts
• Discounted rates available with local Childcare provider
• Affordable housing and beautiful scenery

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.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the DHB/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 2 ($72,061 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 7 ($95,340) p.a. pro-rata of the Registered Nurse Salary Scale.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Thursday, 1 June 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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

For further information please contact Diane Wilson, Recruitment Advisor, diane.wilson@southerndhb.govt.nz

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 requirements

New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/