Registered Nurse- Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation (AT&R)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury

Timaru Hospital

Permanent 0.8 FTE

Rostered and rotating shifts

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

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with community experience to join the close-knit nursing, allied health and medical team within our Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation service, focused on optimising health and independence.

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will deliver high-quality clinical practice and person-centred care. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients, supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes and maintain their independence.

Open to internal applicants only.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• The ability to initiate and accept clinical responsibility and work autonomously when appropriate
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence advocating for both stable and unwell patients in your care
• A commitment to evidence-informed, person- and whānau-centred care
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes

Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO Collective Agreement, and salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online via the Health NZ Careers website.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at becky.allen2@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.