Registered Nurse - Surgical Assessment Planning Unit

We’re looking for flexible, dynamic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Surgical Assessment Planning Unit (SAPU). The unit consists of an assessment area – a mixture of trolleys and chairs - and 8 short stay in-patient beds. We assess acute general surgical presentations that bypass the Emergency Department from the GP, as well as care for patients from other surgical specialities.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate core competencies in nursing, and be keen to develop new skills and knowledge within a variety of surgical specialities. You’ll have a passion for surgical nursing, the ability to function efficiently in a team and a desire to provide evidence-base quality nursing care.

We can offer you:

• An individualised orientation programme
• Exceptional professional development opportunities including study days, post graduate programmes, and leadership development.
• Variety of nursing care
• The opportunity to work in a large hospital providing tertiary level care for the region

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

SAPU is an acute fast paced environment providing assessment and inpatient care. We are a small team of enthusiastic, passionate and flexible Registered Nurses who valued team effort. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide best health outcomes for patient and whanau. We work closely with other areas to improve the flow of the hospital.

Moū – About you

We are looking for Registered Nurses with:

• Minimum 12 months Surgical experience
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment that values teamwork and dynamics
• Completed CAP/NETP Programme

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capitaland Coast

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed

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