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Registered Nurse -Operating TheatreNew Zealand Government • New Zealand
Registered Nurse -Operating Theatre

Registered Nurse -Operating Theatre

New Zealand Government • New Zealand
9 hours ago
Job description

Registered Nurse - Operating Theatre

Fixed Term, Part Time, Rostered (0.6FTE / 48 hours per fortnight)

Parental leave cover

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our Operating Theatre.

You will be joining our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at Rotorua / Taupo Hospitals.

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

Primary responsibility and accountability for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation in conjunction with working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care and a safe client journey across the perioperative care continuum.

  • Fixed term, part time role available, six days a fortnight.
  • Hours of work : Mon-Sun, with on-call work mixed in with morning and afternoon shifts.About the Team / Service / Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand.

The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community.

Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

If you have a positive `can do attitude, sound clinical skills, adapt rapidly to changing clinical situations, have a kind nature and take pride in improving patient-centred care - we would like to hear from you.

You would :

  • Be conscientious and be highly motivated
  • Be a team player and come with a positive attitude and ability to speak up for patient safety.
  • Live the Lakes values of Manaakitangi (Respect and acknowledging others intrinsic value), Integrity and Accountability
  • Have NZ full drivers license or working towards this
  • NZ Qualified Registered Nurse holding current annual practicing certificate.
  • Preferably have at least 2 years of recent perioperative nursing experienceClick here for Position Description
  • Click here for Collective Agreement

    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

    To apply please click apply now.

    All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date.

    If you have any questions about the role, please contact

    The selection process starts from the date of advertising.

    Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

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