Registered Nurse, Surgical High Dependancy Ward
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare’s national network. We foster a positive culture where high performance meets kindness and we provide ample opportunities for career growth and development.
The Christchurch hospital campus has seen significant upgrades and new facilities in recent years, and typically provides services to around 9,500 patients each year. That includes multiple surgical specialties excluding cardiac, vascular and neurosurgery. Facilities include digital operating theatres, systems for robotically-assisted surgery, advanced digital scanning technologies, consulting facilities and a purpose built endoscopy centre.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are seeking experienced surgical Registered Nurses’ who ideally have worked within complex surgical settings. Adaptability and flexibility will be required to work within our different surgical areas, that includes a progressive high dependency ward. You will be working within a dynamic, and supportive, fast paced environment. The team has a focus on collaborative teamwork, that embraces manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.
We have both full time and part time roles available and have flexibility and availability for a range of shifts covering AM, PM and Night shifts.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate with Nursing Council of New Zealand
- Minimum 3-5 years surgical high dependency experience
- Clinical Emergency management skills- preferably current CPR Core Intermediate
- Paediatric experience is highly desirable
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong collegial relationships
- Thrives in a fast paced environment
- Kindness and a positive attitude
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Subsidised health insurance
- Christmas and New Year breaks
- Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP
- Flexible working arrangements
- A positive culture where kindness and high performance are valued
- Opportunities for development and career progression
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.
Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.
Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces diversity.
We welcome and encourage applications from all communities as we aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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