• Ward B8, Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch
• 0.9FTE (36 Hours a week), Fixed Term till September 2026 due to Parental Leave
• Shifts - Monday to Sunday - Morning, Afternoon and Nights
  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for Registered Nurses with recent Neurosurgery/Neurology or Surgical experience. You - ll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure within a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Neurosurgery and Neurology experience - preferred but not essential
• 2+ years Surgical experience
• Ability to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Committed to providing a consistently high standard of patient care
• Sound assessment and decision-making skills
• Work calmly under pressure
• Excellent time management, organisational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team who is passionate about patient centred care and is keen to advance their nursing skills and knowledge.
We have a great team who operate in a very collegial, inclusive environment with the multidisciplinary team, which will help enhance your learning. No two days are the same when you work with a diverse patient group with complex presenting conditions.
Ward B8 is also a Dedicated Education Unit and we have a Progressive Care Unit which also provides an opportunity to expand your nursing and observation skills.