Registered Nurse - Assessment and Planning Unit

Registered Nurse

Assessment and Planning Unit (APU)

fixed-term part-time position

Duration: six months (July 23- Jan 24)

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Our Unit is seeking a Registered Nurse passionate about working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment! We have a fixed-term position available from July 2023 – January 2024 working 16 hours per week. 

We seek experienced, passionate, and driven registered nurses to join our vibrant, innovative nurse-led Assessment Planning Unit (APU) team. You will join a skilled and knowledgeable nurse team aiming for high-quality patient care. The position is based at the Tauranga Hospital. 

The Assessment Planning Unit (APU) is a dynamic, fast-paced, and busy unit providing assessment and treatment for acutely unwell patients admitted by their GP, plus patients admitted from the Emergency department. APU consists of a 24 bedded assessment and planning area and 8 ambulatory chairs, also known as the Ambulatory Care Unit. Working in APU at Tauranga Hospital, you will be part of a highly-skilled and supportive team of 65 staff members who manage a unique variety of health conditions presenting at our provincial hospital. This is an exciting environment in which to develop excellence in nursing assessment and planning skills, with the support of the APU staff. 

Furthermore, to provide a liaison service for our frail older adults admitted to APU, we also have a dedicated team called the PARIS team in APU that, with input from multidisciplinary team members, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Social workers, and Gerontology Nurse Specialists provides Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) based care for the frail older adult. 

He korero mōu - About You

Sound like you? We encourage you to apply today, stating in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits 

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush-clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means the area has become a favourite for holidaymakers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 in the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora, a Toi Bay of Plenty, is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers, with over 4000 staff.

Click here to find out more about Tauranga City and its attractions. 

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values