Registered Nurses - Ward 17

What we do

The team in Ward 17 at Christchurch Hospital enjoys working in a busy general surgical unit with a focus on colorectal surgery. No two days are the same in this fast paced team that focus on peri-operative care and recovery.

The Role: Where you fit in

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about surgery and is keen to move their career forward. Working in our large multidisciplinary team you can expect to work closely with and learn from our Surgeons, our Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist, who are all experts in their specialties and who are focused on advances in surgical care that improve clinical outcomes. In turn you will bring your exceptional interpersonal skills and organizational skills and will be a real team player. Ward 17 is also a Dedicated Education Unit where you’ll enjoy being involved in the development of student nurses. You will have effective problem solving and decision-making skills and a commitment to providing and maintaining high standards of nursing practice within our service.

Our Culture: What matters to us

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Putting people at the heart of all we do

Health 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 story

Being 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.