Registered Nurse - PACU/Recovery

Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

0.8 FTE (64 hours), fixed term position

New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities

Why Taranaki?

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.  Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

The Taranaki District Health Board is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture view the video on our careers page.

About the Role

We are looking for Registered Nurses with relevant experience to join our peri-operative team. This position involves rostered shifts and on call.

About You

Candidates should ideally have:

• Recent PACU/Recovery experience preferred
• Current surgical/medical experience
• Great team player with effective communication skills
• Ideally a strong focus on patient assessment
• Adaptability, flexibility and motivated
• Have a positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Current Annual Practising Certificate
   

Click here to view the position description.

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Heidi Buffoni via Email on: Heidi.Buffoni@tdhb.org.nz

Closing date for applications is 10 July 2022.