Where you’ll be working: Ward M3, Waikato Hospital The details: Fixed - term and permanent positions available

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our M3 nursing team, located at Health New Zealand, Waikato Hospital.
The successful applicant will be expected to work rostered rotating shifts.

As a successful Registered Nurse you will play a key role in assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of safe and appropriate patient and whanau centre nursing care in a professional environment of cultural diversity.

Day to day you will be working alongside a team of experienced and dedicated nurses, health care assistants, allied health and doctors within a supportive and friendly environment to ensure your ongoing contribution to service delivery.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide a high standard of acute nursing care that promotes optimum outcomes
• Recognise and respond to the deteriorating patient
• Medication management
• Practice in a way that reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Work in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team
• Effective and appropriate delegation

Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Our renal inpatient ward (M3) is a 16 bedded ward that provides treatment and supportive care for our renal inpatient population from across the midland region. Specialising in peritoneal dialysis, management of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.
We mange patient pre and post kidney biopsies, permacath insertions and peritoneal dialysis line insertions.

Most renal conditions are of a chronic nature therefore our aim is to maximise patient’s independence, encourage them to exercise their choice over treatment options and regain/retain control over their lives. If you would like to be a part of this service then we welcome your application.

Mōu | About you

Must have

• Registration and current practising certificate with Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti O Waitangi in clinical practice.
• Meets a competent level of practice and eligible to work in New Zealand

Nice to have

• Previous clinical experience in Renal, Oncology or Medical nursing.
• Demonstrate self-awareness of your impact on people and invest in your own leadership practice to continuously grow and improve.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | 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 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Shivani.Kulkarni@Te Whatu Ora.govt.nz

Closing date: 21 October 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!