Senior Nursing
- Permanent Part time positionBenefitsAn encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challengedA professional and supportive culture and team settingFulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmesHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are looking for a dynamic nurse to join our senior team as an Associate Charge Nurse (ACN) in STAR 4 on a permanent part
- time basis, 0.8FTE.
This role works alongside and in partnership with the Charge Nurse role coordinating the delivery of high quality, safe, client and family/whānau focused care in accordance with nursing philosophy, professional standards, legislative and organisational standards, policy and procedure.About the Team/Service/ LocationHealthy Ageing and Rehabilitation (HAR) has 3 wards within this cluster that involves the diagnosis and holistic care of older people with complex health and social needs.
Care is usually provided by multidisciplinary teams including geriatricians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and dietitians.Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.
We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.
With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds
- the perfect blend of rural and city living.About the LocationManawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.
- beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.
Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.
We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes- Massey University and the International Pacific College.
For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click hereAbout youExperience as shift leader within a ward settingMinimum of 3+ years of acute medical nursingRelevant academic qualifications and a commitment to post graduate level studyPDRP current, with the ability to attain an Expert portfolio within one year of working in this roleProven ability in Trendcare/MIYA and WebPas use and has the ability to support staff with same.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.