Registered nurse - Flight team

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $75,773 - $106,739 and is covered by the collective agreement: NZNO HNZ Collective Agreement 31 March 2023 - 31 October 2024

Position Description | RN, Flight Team

Moū - About you

We require registered nurses with at least 5 years post graduate experience in critical care (emergency/CCU/ICU) to join our nurse lead flight team in sunny Gisborne flying patients to and from our tertiary hospital and other hospitals and clinics around New Zealand.

Essential attributes are;

• Registered nurse with current APC
• 5 years critical care experience
• Current CORE advanced (or ACLS)
• Requirement to complete further training specific to flight nursing and other courses
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proven communication and excellent physical assessment skills
• Ability to work independently with patients and whanau with complex health needs under the direction of our medical director

If this sounds like the type of nursing that would suit you please apply online. Or for more information contact Jacqui Johnson - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Flight Coordination email: Jacqueline.Johnson@tdh.org.nz 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete an application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.