Registered Nurses - Higher Acuity Nursing & Progressive Care Unit

Permanent full-time and part-time vacancies for experienced Registered NursesFresh, brand new 4-Bed Progressive care unit openedAdvanced critical thinking with exceptional patient assessmentMo te tunga - About the RoleAre you passionate about working in an area that combines medical andsurgical patient care?If the answer is yes... we want to hear from you.There are a number of opportunities in A8 to develop specialisedskills including advanced wound care, working in the autonomous acute strokenurse role and in the progressive care unit.A8 is a unique ward accommodating both the Acute Stroke Unit and VascularSurgery specialties. We are a passionate and dynamic team who support a diversepatient group, as well as each other.Currently there are 24 inpatient ward beds, and recently 4 new progressivecare beds have opened. These provide intermediate level nursing for both strokeand vascular patients.We have a wide range of complex patient presentations which includes acuteand elective, medical and surgical, local and wider South Island.You will be well supported by the senior nursing team which comprises of aCharge Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator, Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist and aVascular Clinical Nurse Specialist.Ko wai koe About YouWe are looking for energetic nurses who are eager to strengthen anddevelop their skills in these specialty areas, working on the ward with thebest views across Christchurch in Waipapa.Advanced critical thinking with exceptional patient assessmentExcellent interpersonal skillsPrevious surgical experience preferred however experience working in other acute specialties will be considered.Experience in wound management and high acuity nursing desirableThis ward offers multiple opportunities for ongoing professionaldevelopment, acute clinical skill enhancement and leadership.Apply today, submitting a cover letter outlining your experience andskillset 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 isright for you.Applications will be considered immediately by the hiring manager once received.Mo matou About usFrom 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 ofsignificant change in the healthcare sector.Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people centredapproach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused onproviding "the right care and support, to the right person, at the righttime and in the right place.We plan, fund and deliver health services tothe 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 weconsider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from whereverthey come from and working together as one.We are passionate about attracting,recruiting and retaining talented people become part of our team.Nga hua BenefitsBeing part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy afantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangementsand ongoing focus on your career development.Tono inaianei Apply Now#J-18808-Ljbffr