Registered Nurse Critical Care

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurses for Critical Care 

• Health New Zealand - South Canterbury
• Timaru Hospital
• Permanent, Part Time or Full Time (12-hour rostered shifts)

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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role and Team

The Critical Care Unit at Timaru hospital is a combined ICU, CCU with eight beds as well as providing a Patient at Risk service to the whole hospital.  The role works as part of a multidisciplinary team with you working 12-hour rostered shifts.

Location

As one of the country - s smaller hospital services our people always have room to move and grow - you - ll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you - re more than just a number; you - re part of a team where everyone knows your name. You - ll be supported to thrive through our many professional development opportunities and have the chance to share your expertise as part of our graduate mentoring programme.

On top of all that, you - ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

About you

As a highly professional and motivated Registered Nurse, your precise and organised approach, combined with the ability to work effectively as part of a team of health professionals, is imperative in this role. You will be intuitive, quick thinking and your excellent acute nursing skills will give you confidence in this specialty area of nursing.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurses and in ICU/CCU is preferable. You will be registered with the NZ Nursing Council Registration and have a current Annual Practising Certificate. 

Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Nursing Collective and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date:11 May 2025.