When you join us at Evolution healthcare, you will be given the support you need to succeed. We provide a safe, friendly, inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe the work we do, the values we uphold, and the ambitions of our team enable our staff to be their best.
With a team of 1700 and growing, Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of choice for innovative and superior private healthcare across New Zealand. Our group has five hospitals and a range of specialist health and wellbeing services.
Belonging to Evolution Healthcare means you are supported by an organisation that invests in facilities, technologies and innovative models to continuously move towards a better future for all the people in our care.
We are a values-driven organisation. You will champion our values of integrity, commitment, collaboration and innovation through your work by bringing the best of yourself to every situation and put the wellbeing of our people and all the people we care for, first.
Job Description
About the role
As a Registered Nurse at Wakefield Hospital, you will provide exceptional patient care as part of a high-performing team across our operating theatres.
You will:
Provide evidence-based nursing care for patients
Provide care in accordance with best nursing practices, company policies and in collaboration with the patient, their family and the wider healthcare team
Constructively critique new ideas, proposed changes and developments before adopting new evidence-based practices
Anticipate patient’s requirements, discuss with medical colleagues, and organise necessary investigations and equipment
Maintain patient safety and integrity by anticipating and managing risks and potential complications in treatments, procedures and the surgical environment – including risks related to infection, positioning and restraint
Your practice will be in line with the code of conduct and professional boundaries of the nursing professional body.
There are two permanent positions available for 80 hours per fortnight, located at Wakefield Hospital, Newtown, Wellington.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You will have excellent organisational skills, be flexible and open-minded, and successfully work within a team. You will also demonstrate and have the following skills and experiences:
Registered Nurse with current NZ Nursing Council APC
Relevant bachelor’s degree or Hospital based training
At least 2 years nursing experience in theatre
Knowledge of the best practice relevant nursing standards of care
Understanding of health, disease, treatment and care of the human body, as well as computer literate
