• Job Description

  Req#: 20730

  Registered Nurses – Emergency Department

  Dunedin Hospital

  Salary Band – $73,566 - $103,630 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver

  • Permanent position available!
  • 0.7 FTE / 56 hours per fortnight

  The Emergency Department includes a triage area, a rapid assessment area, dedicated resuscitation areas, acute, sub-acute and paediatric cubicles along with ambulatory care spaces. It carries out all acute cares for adults and paediatrics including full patient resuscitation facilities, management of trauma, fractures, injuries and so much more.

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  Mō te tūranga | About the role

  The Emergency Department includes

  • A triage area, a rapid assessment area, dedicated resuscitation areas, acute, sub-acute and paediatric cubicles along with ambulatory care spaces.
  • Acute cares for adults and paediatrics including full patient resuscitation facilities, management of trauma, fractures, injuries and so much more.
  • Develop your skills in this area of nursing including: a comprehensive orientation programme;
  • On-going development in emergency nursing skills e.g. Trauma Nursing Core Course, Triage Course, and Advanced Life Support.
  • A dynamic and interesting area to work.
  • Professional development.

  Mōu ake | About you

  To succeed in this role you will need to have:

  • Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
  • Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
  • The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
  • Previous experience in an acute setting would be an advantage

  Mō mātou | About us

  Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities . We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

  Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there’s literally something for everyone.

  Utu whānui | Salary range

  This role belongs to the NZNO Nursing & Midwifery Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($73,566 p.a.) pro rata and Step 7 ($103,630 p.a.) pro rata of the RN scale .

  Rā mōnehu | Closing Date: 10 October 2023

  Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

  Tono ināianei | Apply now

  For further information please contact Ben Kingsbury, Recruitment Advisor, ben.kingsbury@southerndhb.govt.nz

  All conversations will be confidential in nature.

  We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz

  Pre-Employment checks
  In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
  • Occupational Health Assessment
  • Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
  • Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
  • Covid-19 Vaccination is expected for all Workers at higher risk of workplace exposure to COVID-19 through face-to-face patient interaction, working in clinical areas and contact with potentially infectious materials and surfaces.
  

• About the company

  The Southern District Health Board is a district health board with the focus on providing healthcare to an area covering the southern half of the South Island of New Zealand.

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