Registered Nurse, Medical Assessment & Planning Unit

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The Opportunity

Come and join the supportive, hard-working team in our new 20 bed MAPU facility at Palmerston North Hospital!

If you are interested in taking your assessment skills to the next level, and being part of a supportive team that will help you grow in your role, we want to hear from you!

MAPU is a dedicated area that accepts acute medical patients from the Emergency Department. With a shorter stay for patients, around 24 – 48 hours, this isn't your usual medical ward. The emphasis is on rapid patient assessment and treatment, with the aim of either ran early discharge or a clear plan of care on admission.

We are looking for an experienced, quick thinking and dynamic registered nurse to join the team. In this fast paced, constantly changing environment, no two days are the same!

Hours of work will be 32 a week, working rostered, rotating shifts.

In 2023 we moved into our newly built MAPU located at the front of Palmerston North Hospital, right next door to the new EDOA-(ED Observation Area). The new, purpose-built facility has modern up to date equipment that includes 10 telemetry monitored beds.

It's never been a better time to Make the Move to Mid-Central and explore our beautiful rohe!

About you

To be successful in the role, applicants must meet the following essential criteria: 

• A minimal of 2 years' experience as a New Zealand registered nurse or Nursing Council equivalent registered nurse in an acute secondary care facility. The ideal applicant will have medical or Emergency Department experience.
  
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• Three year's post registration experience in an equivalent secondary care facility outside New Zealand AND completion of the CAP training.

Our Organisation

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

Come and join us

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting

• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

• Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. 

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. 

We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. 

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.