Where you’ll be working: Acute Stroke and Stroke Rehab (Ward OPR 4)

The Details: Permanent part-time, rostered, 32 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to come and join OPR4.  

OPR4 is a fast paced, acute and rehab Stroke ward with a team dedicated to delivering high quality stroke specific and holistic care to our patients. We are looking for candidates with current or recent stroke experience, who are able to work rotating and rostered shifts. You will need to have a current annual practicing certificate, excellent communication and time management skills, a passion for working with the elderly and enjoy working in a team environment.  

We require someone who demonstrates:

• A passion for holistic care

• Excellent communication skills

• Capacity to deliver high quality patient care

• Motivation and enthusiasm

• Proven team work strengths  

This is a challenging environment, however equally very rewarding as you will be part of a dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinary team who value each other. 

Waikato DHB can offer you:

• Supportive and comprehensive orientation programme

• A wide range of professional development opportunities

• A strong supportive and collegial work environment

Click here to view the Position Description

COVID-19:

The Waikato District Health Board Health & Safety has a policy that includes ensuring that you comply with the Health Order announced 11 October 2021 and with the Waikato DHB’s Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Employees policy.  The policy prescribes the required vaccinations including COVID19 for all employees of Waikato DHB. COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory before you commence employment.  

Why us:

The Waikato District Health Board (DHB) is one of the largest of 20 DHBs in New Zealand.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori communities.  

Your application:

Please apply directly online. Applications are not able to be accepted via email. For any queries about the role please contact Amanda Bandhara in the Recruitment Team at Amanda Bandhara@waikatodhb.health.nz.  

Application closing date: 22 May 2022

Values

Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

• Give and earn respect - Whakamana

• Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo

• Fair play – Mauri Pai

• Growing the good – Whakapakari

• Stronger together – Kotahitanga