Registered Nurse - Ward 3 Surgical 1

Registered Nurses – Ward 3 Surgical Dunedin Hospital Salary Band $75,000 - $106,000 + KiwiSaver 0.8 FTE / 64 Hours - Parental leave cover Fixed term until 6/1/2025 Enjoy what you do whilst making a difference Our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind providing our patients with the highest level of care, and we need more like-minded people to join our close-knit team with a commitment to providing excellent care. Mo te turanga | About the role As a member of our team, you will have ongoing opportunities, as well as the encouragement and support to either showcase or develop your skills in our multidisciplinary team in a variety of surgical specialties. Strongly supported by a tight knit team you will enjoy working in a unit that strives for excellence in clinical services and exemplifies the team based model of care. Ward 3 Surgical is a recently formed and refurbished 54 bed specialist surgery ward covering Acute and Elective Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Rheumatology, ENT, Ophthalmology Maxillofacial areas This is certainly a dynamic and interesting area to work. It goes without saying that an opportunity such as this lends itself to enhancing professional development and a well-rounded skill set. Mou ake | About you The successful applicant will need to have Current surgical nursing experience, ideally in the specialities listed above, Able to demonstrate resilience, Open and willing to up-skill as required. Outstanding team player, The energy and drive to make a positive difference with both patients and colleagues alike. You will be a confident communicator with a friendly demeanour someone who values patient centred care. In return you'll gain great work experience in a multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to either showcase or develop your skills in a variety of surgical specialties. Painga | Benefits Continuous support for career development Discounted health insurance A range of retail & entertainment discounts A pleasant working environment, good resources, training opportunities, and supportive management. The fantastic Southern lifestyle awaits you, witheasy access to the many attractions and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors all on your doorstep. Mo matou | About us Health New Zealand - 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. Why don't you check out for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau. Utu whanui |Salary range This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the step 1 ($75,773 p.a) and Step 7 ($106,739 p.a prorata) of the RN scale The Location Dunedin is a great little city with a big town feel. It is well-known for its Southern Hospitality. Outside of work, you will find life in Dunedin to be a straightforward place to live, with excellent schools, a laid-back lifestyle and world-famous wildlife on the Otago Peninsula. This compact yet vibrant regional city has plenty of energy, expected to be a university town. This sustains excellent activities such as theatre, stunning gardens, art galleries, live music and a diverse selection of restaurants and cafés. Central Otago is a notable holiday destination, and many outdoor recreation opportunities are easily accessible from Dunedin. Ra monehu |