Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location:   Hutt Hospital

Contract:   Fixed Term to cover parental leave, Part Time 0.8 FTE Rostered and Rotating

Salary:      as per NZNO MECA Steps 1 -7 pro rata 

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 

We are keen to attract Registered Nurses with postgraduate experience in the New Zealand health setting to join our friendly dedicated Orthopaedics Ward team. The Orthopaedics ward is a 23 bed ward which cares for patients undergoing planned elective joint replacements and acute orthopaedic injuries.

We will offer you an exciting opportunity to expand your nursing skills and knowledge with interesting and challenging cases in a supportive team environment

About the Team/Service/ Location 

We are a friendly supportive professional team who are patient focussed, dedicated and enjoy delivering exceptional care to the people of our community. 

We offer a supportive orientation which will be provided in conjunction with our on-going education programme.

About you 

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses,

• with a current New Zealand practising certificate and at least one year - s post graduate experience in NZ health setting
• career focussed and enjoy working within a team of like-minded colleagues to deliver an exceptional service to our community
• excellent communication skills,
• positive attitude 
• flexibility to work rostered and rotating shifts 

Working 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 by 2nd April 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.