Registered Nurse | Greymouthat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast -
West Coast - Greymouth Fixed term until 22nd December 2026 position working 40 hours per weekRegistered Nurse with Annual Practicing Certificate and at least 2-3 years post registration experience in a similar environment is preferred for this role.Health New Zealand is firmlygrounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to buildinga health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the roleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurseto join our team.
This role involves providing high-quality patient care in avariety of clinical settings, including theatre, recovery, and day ward. TheRegistered Nurse will work independently and collaboratively with other healthprofessionals to assess health needs, provide care, and support patients inmanaging their health.This role requires strong nursing judgment, clinicalexpertise, and the ability to coordinate and delegate tasks to Enrolled Nurses,Health Care Assistants, and other team members.
The successful candidate willbe responsible for comprehensive nursing assessments and ensuring best practicestandards are met.Key Responsibilities:Undertakethe role of scrub nurseUndertakethe role of circulating nurseUndertakes role of endoscopy nurseUndertakes role or recovery nurse Patient assessment and the ability to escalateconcerns if parameters outside that of usualCollaborate with the wider team e.g. Surgeons,Anaesthetists, Anaesthetic Technicians, and sterilisation technicians in thedevelopment of continuing patient care plansAbout youEssential Requirements:New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (with no conditions affecting the ability to fulfil this role).Minimum of two years' post-registration experience.PDRP or willingness to work towards it.Commitment to cultural competency training.Full, clean NZ driver's licence.Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite).Ability to work with children.Availability to work on-call as per the roster.Desirable Skills and Experience:Experience in theatre and recovery.Ability to contribute to the development of high-quality patient care.Strong teamwork and leadership skills.Motivation, a positive attitude, and a sense of humour.Clinical competence and strong organisational abilities.Multi-skilled and adaptable.Interest in assisting with the development of the unit.Experience in orthopaedics is an advantage.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated andcompassionate nurse to make a meaningful impact in patient care.
If you arelooking for a rewarding role within a supportive team, we would love to hearfrom you.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities. Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of NewZealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, andaccessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandybeaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country.The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, whichprovide the backbone of the local economy.
The town of Westport is Northern toTe Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich andpicturesque Buller river.Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We havea way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things,listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.Weare passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - tobecome part of our team. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed withthe recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.