Registered Nurse - Nephrology and General Medicine

• Ward 14, Christchurch Hospital
• Rotating Roster - Morning, Afternoon and Nights, Monday to Sunday
• 0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Permanent Role

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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team in Ward 14.

Our Nursing team provides specialised care for Nephrology and General Medicine patients. This includes renal transplant care and dialysis. We provide a comprehensive orientation for all new staff and one on one training days.

About the Service

Ward 14 is a 24-bed ward that specialises in the care of nephrology patients including acute and planned renal transplant care/services for people not only in Canterbury and Westland but also Otago and Southland, along with general medicine patients which covers a wide range of acute medical conditions.

About You

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with a background in nephrology or general medicine. You will be flexible and adaptable, have a desire to learn, demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work effectively as a member of our team.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work autonomously
• Experience in an acute ward setting or dialysis is desirable.
• Ability to work a rotating roster
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Friday 20th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz