Registered Nurse Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dunedin

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• Part-time (0.8 FTE) 32 hours a fortnight
• Fixed-term opportunity until April 2025!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

This role will support patients to continue their rehabilitation within the comfort of their own homes. Working in part of a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehab Assistants.

You will monitor their recovery ensuring that every individual receives appropriate rehabilitation and packages of care at the right time to optimise their functional ability to maintain their independence in their own home.

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Mōu ake - About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• New Zealand Nursing Council registration and have a current APC
• a scope of practice that allows you to work in Mental Health or Intellectual Disabilities (more information can be found at http://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/Nurses/Scopes-of-practice)
• current eligibility (citizenship, residency or work visa) to live and work in New Zealand
• the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• excellent communication skills to liaise with health professionals, both within the in-patient services and in the community setting.

Painga - Benefits

• Continuous support for career development
• Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts
• Uniform
• Affordable housing and beautiful scenery

Mō mātou - About us

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now is a great time to relocate to family-friendly Southern if you are considering a move! The Southern District offers excellent amenities, first-class early childhood through to tertiary education and the opportunity to have an outstanding work-life balance. Whether it is surfing or skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live music or art - there's literally something for everyone. The stunning Catlins, Fiordland and Central Otago regions are within driving distance, offering beautiful scenery and plenty of recreational opportunities whatever your passion. Check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the Te Whatu Ora/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 2 ($79,304p.a. pro-rata) and Step 7 ($103,630) p.a. pro-rata of the Registered Nurse Salary Scale.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Tuesday, 2 April 2024.

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

For further information please contact Katie Procter, Recruitment Advisor - katie.procter@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/