October 4, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato

Hamilton

Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres

Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres

Job Number: WAI27779

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).

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. Previous theatres experience is essential, and we are particularly interested in Registered Nurses who have experience in Orthopaedic Theatres

Click here to view the position description.

(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

The Theatres and Anaesthesia department at Waikato Hospital is comprised of 22 Operating Theatres, a Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit and Day of Surgery Admission Unit. A wide range of surgical specialties include General Surgery, Vascular, Cardiac, Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Paediatrics, Delivery Suite, Gynaecology, Maxillofacial and more.

Mōu | About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

A minimum of 3 years’ previous nursing experience in any speciality
- 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. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

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.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | 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 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 – Monique.wilson@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Closing date: 3 November 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!