Registered Nurse - Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley -
About the Role The Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service (OPRS) consists of two inpatient wards at Hutt Hospital. We provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for people admitted with a wide range of medical conditions including stroke, fractures, amputations and deconditioning post illness or surgery.
We also provide older persons mental health inpatient care.We are looking for a part-time Registered Nurse to work 0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight) on a 9-month fixed term contract to cover parental leave. Our shifts are rostered and rotating including weekends and night shifts.About the Team/Service Location OPRS is an interesting place to work as our patients are admitted with a wide variety of health conditions.
Our supportive nursing team consists of senior nurses, registered nurses, enrolled nurses and health care assistants. We work alongside medical and allied health colleagues in a multidisciplinary team. We provide ongoing education and professional development opportunities.About you The ideal applicant would:Be registered with the New Zealand Nursing Council with a current Annual Practising Certificate Be eligible to work in New Zealand Have experience and empathy working with older peopleHave excellent communication skillsHave strong time management skills and resilience to thrive in a busy ward environmentHave a good level of computer literacyWorking at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.