Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic & Cardiology

Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic & Cardiology

0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Permanent role

Shifts – Monday to Sunday, Morning, Afternoon and Nights

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

The nurses on Ward 10 are involved in pre and post operative care of the cardiothoracic patient, acute pain management with chest traumas, and rib fixation surgery.

We also are involved in the care of acute and elective cardiology patients who present with chest pain requiring cath lab procedures, TAVI's, electrophysiology procedures, and heart failure management.

You will be well supported through our Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialists due to our wide variety of both medical and surgical skill sets.

About the Service

Ward 10 is a 27-bed ward and is one of our combined medical and surgical wards which specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology.

We care for patients who have undergone either acute or elective cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiology procedures.

About you

Experience in Cardiothoracic & Cardiology is essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Can work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks

Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals

The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused

Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand.

Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

To apply please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday 22nd September.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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