Fixed term Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Fixed term Registered Nurse – Perioperative

Southland Hospital

Salary Range $86,500 p.a. - $106,700 p.a. + KiwiSaver + Car parking

• Fixed term until December 2025
• Experienced theatre nurse required
• Part time 0.8 FTE 32 hours per week

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Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for an experienced theatre nurse with a “can do”, positive attitude to join our Perioperative Service in our operating theatres based in Southland Hospital. Our passionate team is focused on patient centred care, and take great pride in improving the health and wellbeing of our community, so if this passion resonates with you then read on for more details about your perfect opportunity! 

Our service presents a busy environment, one that is navigated on a daily basis through a team based model of care, so it is essential you have a kind nature and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations. Recent Perioperative nursing experience and sound clinical skills are essential in ensuring the patient journey is a smooth one. You’ll have access to ongoing professional development and given the wide geographical area the hospital covers, there will be many opportunities for variety in your work which lends itself to both your professional and personal development.

The hours of work are Monday to Sunday, rostered shifts of 8 hours in duration. You will also be required to participate in an on-call roster.  You will need to be registered in accordance with the Health Practitioner Competency Act 2003 as a New Zealand Registered Nurse and hold a current Practising Certificate.

Mōu ake | About you

To be successful in this role we are looking for nurses:

• With a minimum of two years post registration practice experience in theatre nursing.
• With New Zealand Registration
• New Zealand Nursing experience
• Who can evidence adherence to best practice perioperative standards.
• Who can demonstrate the  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern values of Kind (Manaakitanga), Open (Pono), Positive (Whaiwhakaaro) and Community (Whanaungatanga)

Position Description

Utu whānui |Salary range

This role belongs to the Health New Zealand/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 3 ($86,519 p.a. pro-rata) and Step  ($106,739 p.a. pro-rata) of the Registered Nurse Salary Scale.

Rā mōnehu |Closing Date: 29 October 2024

Due to the fast paced nature of what we do our vacancy close dates may be subject to change and we may commence interviews prior to the closing date. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Mikayla Hamilton, Recruitment Advisor; Email: mikayla.hamilton@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)