Registered Nurse

AT&R - Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation - Timaru Hospital

Permanent, Full Time, Rostered Shifts, 0.9 FTE

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

Watch this video to learn how this moment is yours!

Right now, we - re looking for a Registered Nurse with experience behind them to become part of the team here in Timaru. Our A,T&R service is a close knit nursing, allied health and medical team focused on improving and optimising health and independence. 

With us you will enjoy working in a supportive, multidisciplinary team actively involved in and challenged by the wide variety of clinical presentations our acute Age Care service faces, while benefiting from the learning opportunities that rehabilitation nursing offers.

In this role you will have the ability to initiate and accept clinical responsibility and work autonomously when appropriate or necessary.  Amongst your strengths will be the ability to function well in a multi-disciplinary team while having the confidence to be a strong advocate for either stable or acutely unwell patients under your care.

You will be registered with the New Zealand Nursing Council and have solid acute nursing experience, preferably in the specialised area of age care.

Why choose Te Whatu Ora  - South Canterbury?

As one of the country - s smaller DHBs our people always have room to move and grow - you - ll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you - re more than just a number; you - re part of a team where everyone knows your name. You - ll be supported to thrive through our many professional development opportunities and have the chance to share your expertise as part of our graduate mentoring programme.

On top of all that, you - ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

At Te Whatu Ora South Cantrbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we can - t wait for you to join us.

Apply now - this moment is yours!

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you are bit curious about the role and want to have confidential chat please contact Catherine in Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230 or Lorraine the Charge Nurse Manager on 03 687 2100 extension 8896.

Applications will remain Open until a suitable applicant is found

As part of our duty of care towards our patients, it is crucial that all patient-facing staff be fully immunised. If you have made it to the later stages of recruitment, you will be expected to produce your immunisation records for infection control purposes.