RN (PACU) Post Anaesthetic Care Unit Nelson Fixed term
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Registered Nurse - Post-Anaesthetic Care (PACU) Nelson
- Fixed Term 12 months
- Bring your experience to sunny Nelson Hospital
- Friendly and supportive team
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
Nelson Hospital Theatre Suite consists of 6 Operating Theatres with a Recovery Room, a Sterile Services department and Endoscopy suite. We are a friendly and supportive team focusing on providing a caring and professional environment, delivering quality care and extended nursing practice.
Surgical specialties covered include: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental, Acute/Trauma, Paediatrics, Plastics and Vascular.
PACU experience is preferred, but is not essential, as training can be provided for the preferred candidate.
About the Team/Service/ Location
You have the opportunity to apply your nursing skills to making a real difference to people - s lives. At Nelson Marlborough Health we do great work, and we need a talented and diverse team to help us deliver.
Nelson is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. World renowned wineries and craft breweries are nearby, and the area is rich in art and culture with many cafes and excellent schools and facilities for families. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/.
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About you
You will be a NZ Registered Nurse with a current APC and post registration experience working with a multi-disciplinary PACU team. You will have a positive attitude, an innovative and adaptable approach to practice, excellent communication skills and a real commitment to providing quality patient-centred care. You will also be a team player, who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice, with excellent organisational and time management skills.
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 25.06.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Monette Johnston on Monette.Johnston@nmdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Post