Ward 2B - Children and Young Persons Ward Temporary position - up to 12 months Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employee wellness? Would like to work with a passionate and innovative team? Come join us on the slopes of Taranaki Maunga.
Te Kaupapa – Mission Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
Our child health team is focused on family centred care for tamariki (children) and rangitahi (adolescents).
We strive to provide a safe, friendly and caring environment.
We practice family centred care, where we acknowledge and recognise that a child's wellbeing is imbedded within their family unit.
E pa ana ki a tatou - About us Ward 2B is located on level two of the acute services block at Base Hospital.
It is a bright and friendly ward that cares for patients from newborn babies, children and adolescents up to age 16.
The ward caters for medical, surgical, mental health, orthopaedic and oncology... patients as well as a range of day cases.
At the front of the ward is the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU), this provides short term treatment and monitoring, the patient is then either discharged home or admitted to the ward.
Based in the PAU is our nurse operated outpatient clinic which runs four mornings a week.
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
Korero mo te turanga - About the role A ward 2B nurse is first and foremost a team player.
The team is small, with just three RNs making up a shift, so team dynamic is really important to us.
We are looking for nurses who are passionate about child health and wellbeing.
Candidates need to be:
Hardworking, self-motivated, adaptable and enthusiastic.
Have previous experience working in paediatrics (or a similar field) or a keen interest in child health.
Be willing to develop their skills and engage in professional development.
The role is for rostered and rotating shifts.
A successful candidate will get a comprehensive orientation, and ongoing support with the nursing educator
New Plymouth New Zealand

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