Where you’ll be working: Operating Theatres Department at Waikato Hospital
The details: Fixed-term Parental Leave Cover
Salary details: Pay aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery MECA
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We are looking for registered nurses with operating theatre experience who are enthusiastic and keen to work in a busy and dynamic environment. We have a number of fixed-term opportunities to cover parental leave, with a range of dates and FTE (from 0.8/64hrs per fortnight to 1.0/80hrs per fortnight).
As the largest hospital campus in New Zealand, you will have the chance to work in a variety of theatres and engage in interesting and challenging cases. Our fast-paced environment is perfect for those looking to make a real impact while developing their skills further.
The Theatres and Anaesthesia department at Waikato Hospital is comprised of 22 Operating Theatres, a Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit, and a Day of Surgery Admission Unit. A wide range of surgical specialties includes General Surgery, Vascular, Cardiac, Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Paediatrics, Delivery Suite, Gynaecology, Maxillofacial, and more.
Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
- A minimum of 3 years’ previous nursing experience in any specialty
- Current APC & eligibility to work in New Zealand
- Enthusiasm and commitment in a changing environment
- Strong patient focus
- Well-developed team and communication skills
Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato
Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep.
- As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – **************@tewhatuora.govt.nz
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