Registered Nurse - General Ward, Kaitaia Hospital
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- General Ward, Kaitaia Hospital
- Permanent, fulltime position (1.0FTE) working Monday – Sunday rostered shifts
- Enjoy coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand
Health 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 Role
As a Registered Nurse at Kaitaia Hospital, you will be working within the General Ward providing quality nursing care and support to patients, utilising your professional knowledge and skill, to provide a holistic approach of nursing care that is safe and of the highest quality possible.
The care you give will enhance the outcomes for patients through education, liaison, case management, co-coordinating the treatment and discharge planning processes for patients.
About the Team/Service/Location
Kaitaia Hospital is Health New Zealand's northernmost hospital. It is a general hospital serving a widely scattered population. The 20 bed hospital has a general ward, maternity and emergency ward with all the supporting services, and provides a substantial community health service.
For more information on living and working in Northland click here
About you
As a Registered Nurse, you need to have excellent communication skills, who can thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing priorities.
- Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Practicing Certificate
- The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development
- A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Maori
Previous experience in a rural clinical setting would be beneficial, however not essential to apply.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health 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 Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 19 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.