Location: Wellington
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.4 FTE) Rostered and Rotating
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
As an experienced nurse, we offer you the opportunity to join our highly motivated and professional team as a Specialty Clinical Technician - Nurse Tech in Te Pae Tiaki |Emergency Department at Wellington Regional Hospital, where we can ensure that there is never a dull day! We have an amazing team environment where new skills are learnt on a daily basis.
As a Specialty Clinical Nurse - Nurse Technician you will be involved with optimising equipment use with consideration of environment, within the Te Pae Tiaki | Emergency Department (ED). The SCN works in a specialised practice area with more knowledge and skills than an expert Registered Nurse (RN). This role enhances health outcomes for patients and their whānau. This is by working directly with them when collaborating with the ED workforce to enable effective equipment and technology use in assessment, care delivery and education
About the Team/Service Location
Ever thought about working in the beautiful Wellington region? Looking for a rewarding challenge?
Now is a great time to re-locate to the Wellington area, it offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, short commutes and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it - s the outdoors - kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; or theatre, live-music or art or shopping and dining out - there - s literally something for everyone.
We are a level 6 Emergency Service committed to providing acute and emergent care to patients and their families/whanau within a multidisciplinary team. We aim to deliver high quality and safe care at all times.
- Manaakitanga - Respect, caring, kindness
- Kotahitanga - Connection, unity, equity
- Rangatiratanga - Autonomy, integrity, excellence
Capital and Coast District is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. Capital and Coast District operates two hospitals - Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua - as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.
About you
A New Zealand registered nurse, you will have a current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Additionally, you will bring to this role prior experience in emergency nursing. A post graduate qualification in nursing, or study towards this is expected. Awareness of and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences is essential.
The successful candidate will have:
- Significant nursing experience in the specialty of emergency nursing
- A post graduate qualification in nursing
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation and coordinating skills
- Commitment to speciality practice development
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 25th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.