Registered Nurse | Greymouth

• West Coast – Te Nikau Hospital, Greymouth
• Casual position

Health New Zealand 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:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our us in the Day Unit in the Perioperative Department at Te Nikau Hospital, Greymouth. In this role, you will use your nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and expertise to assess health needs, provide high-quality patient care, and support individuals in managing their health. You will work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring best practice standards are met while upholding patient dignity, privacy, and cultural sensitivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Admission and discharge of patients for Day surgery
• Admission and preparation of inpatients for surgery (DOSA).
• Preparing patient notes and contacting patients to discuss their proposed surgery or procedure.
• Checking pre-surgical investigations for each patient.
• Organising operating lists to take best advantage of the operating time available and the needs of the patients in conjunction with the theatre team.
• Caring and assisting patients pre and post operatively
• Liaising with whanau as necessary and passing on information to them and the patient as necessary for their ongoing care

About you

Essential

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (PDRP or working towards)
• Completion of, or willingness to undertake, cultural competency training
• Ability to work with children and provide compassionate, patient-focused care
• Computer literacy 

Desirable

• Previous experience in Theatre and Recovery
• Experience in orthopaedics (advantageous)
• Strong leadership skills and ability to contribute to high-quality patient care
• Ability to support teamwork and foster a positive working environment
• Clinical competence, organisational ability, and adaptability to changing situations

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

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. 

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Westport is Northern to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Buller River.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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