MidCentral District Health Board advocates for affirmative action and actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. REGISTERED NURSES –
Have it all with a great career and lifestyle....
at MidCentral District Health Board! (Scope of Practice – Registered Nurse) Please note the job description consists of two parts. Click on the job description link for part two, and here for part one.
The opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic staff member to join the Healthy Women, Child & Youth Services as a casual registered nurse. Key responsibilities are outlined in the job description and person specifications. If you would like to work in a supportive team environment and have the appropriate skills and experience then we look forward to hearing from you. MidCentral District Health Board is committed to ensuring that children and young people are safe from abuse and harm. As part of our commitment to children and young people, and in line with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, appointment to positions that involve regular or overnight contact with children will include worker safety checks. These checks are in addition to the requirement to have a satisfactory police clearance. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. More information about the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 is available from the Ministry of Vulnerable Children website.
General Information
MidCentral District Health Board employs more than 2500 staff at Manawatu, Palmerston North, Tararua and Horowhenua and Otaki districts.
Palmerston North Hospital is a 350 bed secondary hospital, which services an urban population of 80,000 and a total population catchment of 168,000. In addition, the hospital is a teaching hospital, and is associated with both Auckland and Otago medical schools.
Palmerston North is a major university city and is at the hub of key routes to the central North Island ski fields, and river adventures. Wellington the capital city, is only a two hour journey by road, as are the wine growing regions of Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa.