Registered Nurse - Surgical A4

Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Service/ Department: Surgical Ward - A4

Contract: Permanent, part time, 40 hours per fortnight (0.5FTE)

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’re seeking a highly motivated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in the General & Vascular Surgery Ward. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing a variety of advanced surgical interventions. You’ll manage patients from pre-operative preparation through to post-operative recovery, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Additionally, you’ll be involved in the care of patients with complex wound needs, utilizing the support of our Clinical Nurse Specialists.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a challenging, yet rewarding, environment where you’ll gain experience in both general and vascular surgeries, develop specialized skills, and be part of a team that is committed to innovative, research-based practices.

To learn more about the role and to review the Position Profile HERE

About the Team/Service/ Location:

Our General & Vascular Surgery Ward is a 26-bed unit renowned for its fast-paced and progressive approach. We pride ourselves on offering the latest in surgical interventions, including cutting-edge vascular procedures and complex wound care management. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who collaborate to ensure the highest standard of patient care.

We foster a culture of learning and professional growth, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous development. You’ll be working alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, anaesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and other allied health professionals, all focused on providing compassionate care to our patients.

About you:

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who thrives in a busy clinical environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have: 

• A current NZ Registered Nurse qualification with a valid Annual Practising Certificate.
• Proven experience in surgical nursing, particularly in a general or vascular setting.
• Expertise in managing complex wound care, ideally with the support of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A passion for ongoing learning and development, with the ability to adapt to new challenges and technologies.
• An ability to maintain high standards of care in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

We are a high-performing team, and we support each other to achieve the best outcomes for both patients and staff. In return for your dedication, you will be supported through professional development opportunities and encouraged to build a long-term career with us.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the surgical field and are looking for variety, challenge, and a supportive work environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:

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 our 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.

How to Apply:

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.