Registered Nurse 1 0 FTE permanent full time position available in Burwood Spinal UnitRegistered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APCShould have the ability to work rostered shifts in a multi disciplinary teamOur Purpose Why we do itWhen you work with the Canterbury District Health Board you re part of something very special We plan fund and deliver health services to the almost 600 000 people that live in the Canterbury region Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do The Team What we do The Spinal Unit is one of the only two nationwide spinal cord injuredrehabilitation centres in New Zealand The Burwood Spinal Unit is a leading rehabilitation centre and we want you to join our dedicated team providing top class care A patient s journey in the spinal unit is complex and challenging with highs and lows so we need you to be positive and passionate about rehabilitation to ensure our patients reach their full potential You ll need excellent communication skills flexible thinking and an interest in innovative and emerging therapies The Role Where you fit inYou ll have a strong rehabilitation focus a desire to learn and an understanding of the social needs and backgrounds of patients and their families whanau The units offer social rostering sho wever flexibility is still required as you will be expected to be available for all shifts Professional development is encouraged on the unit and supported by our Charge Nurse Managers A good sense of humour the ability to develop rapport with patients and colleagues and exceptional team work will go a long way in this environment and ensure you assist patients overcome multi faceted challenges Skills and experience Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionalsExcellent time management interpersonal and organisational skillsThe ability to be adaptable flexible and solution focusedYou should have a rehab mind set and have an enthusiastic approach to your workOur Culture What matters to usKo ng t ngata te m tua mahiPutting people at the heart of all we doHealth is ultimately all about people What s important around here is the way we care for and respect others the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes and going about our work with integrity Belonging Here Becoming part of our storyBeing part of the Canterbury District Health Board you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development The Canterbury DHB believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population The Canterbury DHB is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone If this role has sparked your interest but does not match your skills then please visit our careers website and have a look at our roles that better suit your expertise Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at complete an application For additional information about this role Please apply through this site us on recruitmentcdhb health nz
