Enrolled Nurse - Medical Ward

Enrolled Nurse – Medical Ward

• Health New Zealand - South Canterbury
• Permanent – Part Time
• Working rostered shifts at 0.8 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. 

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role

Right now, we’re looking for an Enrolled Nurse with lots of experience behind them to join the Medical Ward team here in Timaru.  You’ll enjoy the flexibility of a role where you get to assess and develop care plans that support the rehabilitation and recovery of patients in their homes. 

No matter how far through you are in your career, this position in the Medical Ward team (MWT) will provide you the opportunity for professional development in a supportive, tight-knit team, working in an established supportive learning environment. We will support you to advance your nursing skills and knowledge starting with a comprehensive orientation to our service; providing opportunities to advocate for the diversity of our patients’ beliefs and cultures; and assisting us to deliver treatments trying different methods to support the best journey through our services for both patients and their families.

About You

In addition to your positive attitude, willingness to learn and passion for providing quality healthcare, in joining our team you will bring:

• Previous nursing experience, ideally with medical experience.
• Delivery of a safe and effective patient focused service
• Right to work in New Zealand
• Have a current practicing certificate
• Confident communication skills in a fast-paced, varied environment and the ability to prioritize
• An empathetic nature, and an understanding of the importance of kindness and sincerity in patient care

Working for 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.

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

Apply now

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