Enrolled Nurse - Southern Dialysis Service

Enrolled Nurse – Renal Dialysis Unit / Nephrology

Salary Band  $69,934 - $83,349 p.a. pro rata + Kiwisaver

• Dunedin Hospital
• 0.7 FTE (28 hours per week)
• Permanent vacancy

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 
 

About the role

The Dialysis service is committed to and provides for home-based dialysis therapy from Waitaki to the Bluff and Central Otago. 

• Provide the full haemodialysis therapy to patients in their homes or Aged Residential Care facilities,
• Collaborate with others to support patients in managing their dialysis at home or complete their training as well as being available to work in the Hospital Dialysis Unit/s as and when required.
• Deliver care under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse or Clinical Physiologist,
• Rostered and rotating capacity inclusive of weekends and afternoons, as required,
• Travel within the district to provide dialysis cover.
• A comprehensive orientation and training programme along with ongoing support is provided.
• Availability to train and orientate to the position in a temporary full-time capacity would be preferable.

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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.

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there’s literally something for everyone.

About you

• A current Annual Practicing Certificate with the right to work in New Zealand
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other health professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution-focused
• A full clean driver’s license

If you think this unique role is for you – apply now! Please note in your cover letter why this role suits you.

Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

 
Salary range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the EN Pay Scale, between $69,934 and $83,349 p.a pro rata dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 2 February 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@southerndhb.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.