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We are searching for an organized Registered Nurses - Higher Acuity Nursing & Progressive Care Unit to join our high calibre team at Canterbury District Health Board in Christchurch, Canterbury.
Growing your career as a Full Time Registered Nurses - Higher Acuity Nursing & Progressive Care Unit is a fantastic opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, cooperation and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Registered Nurses - Higher Acuity Nursing & Progressive Care Unit at Canterbury District Health Board today!

• Multiple permanent full-time and part-time vacancies, along with a fixed term part time position for experienced Registered Nurses.
• Great team culture where everyone is passionate to support one another
• Fresh, brand new 8-Bed Progressive care unit opening soon

Mō te tūnga - About the Role

Passionate about high dependency medical and surgical patient care?

Want to develop specialised skills in advanced wound care?

Want to work autonomously in the specialised acute stroke nurse role?

Want to be a part of a brand-new purpose-built higher acuity progressive care unit?

If the answer is yes... we want to hear from you!

A8 is a unique ward accommodating both the Acute Stroke Unit and Vascular Surgery specialties. We are a passionate and dynamic team who support a diverse patient group, as well as each other.

Currently there are 24 inpatient ward beds, but we are expanding a total of 8 extra beds, opening in two stages. We are preparing to open now 4 beds in the fresh new progressive care unit (PCU) which will provide intermediate level nursing for both stroke and vascular patients as they step down from ICU or to support higher acuity needs at a 1:2 nursing ratio.

We have a wide range of complex patient presentations which includes acute and elective, medical and surgical, local and wider South Island.

You will be well supported by the senior nursing team which comprises of a Charge Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator, Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist and a Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Ko wai koe | About You

We are looking for energetic nurses who are eager to strengthen and develop their skills in these specialty areas and be a part of this exciting time of expansion, working on the ward with the best views across Christchurch in Waipapa.

• Advanced critical thinking with exceptional patient assessment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Previous surgical experience preferred however experience working in other acute specialties will be considered. 
• Experience in wound management and high acuity nursing desirable

This ward offers multiple opportunities for ongoing professional development, acute clinical skill enhancement and leadership.

Apply today, submitting a cover letter outlining your experience and skillset aligned with this exciting opportunity to join our awesome team.

We welcome RN's interested to have a look around to see if the ward is right for you.

Mō mātou – About us

From July last year the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector.

Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region.

We 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 – become part of our team.

Ngā hua – Benefits

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

Tono ināianei – Apply Now

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nzcomplete an application.

Enquiries: Natalie Gaunt – Recruitment Specialist – View email address on cdhb.careercentre.net.nz

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform your role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will meet many people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.

 

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Benefits of working as a Registered Nurses - Higher Acuity Nursing & Progressive Care Unit in Christchurch, Canterbury:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary