Surgical/Cardiology Nurse

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Surgical/Cardiology Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy

Medacs Healthcare is a leading staffing and services company providing temp, locum and contract recruitment expertise to public, private & commercial healthcare sectors. With more than 15 years in NZ we offer a local service through our offices in Auckland and Christchurch.

Our recruitment consultants are specialists in the healthcare sector, with many holding healthcare qualifications and direct commercial or clinical healthcare experience. Our team therefore holds a unique insight into the various clients we work with and can provide first hand information on how to get there, what to know and how you can do your best whilst on shift.

• We have been in the NZ market for over 15 years and backed by a multi-national healthcare recruitment company
• Specialist Healthcare Recruitment Consultants to support you everyday - the industry experts
• 24/7 On-Call service - you can contact us anytime, any day
• Be part of our growing team & work for a agency brand you can be proud of

The Role

As a Medacs Agency Staff member you will accept Surgical Ward & DSU shifts at a variety of clients to cover gaps in the roster, sick leave, annual leave or maternity leave. You will be orientated to the ward/ unit and be an integral team member whilst you are there. You will take your own pre or post-op surgical patient load and deliver nursing care to your assigned patients. As part of the team you will also assist your team members to ensure the ward/ unit functions smoothly, by going above and beyond to support where possible.

Often after working with Medacs, our best nurses are asked back to work other shifts and become a regular agency team members for a particular ward/ unit - could this be you?

• Surgical Nursing - Orthopedic, General Surgical, Gynae, Neurosurgical, Cardiac & Day Stay Unit (incl. Endoscopy)
• DHB’s, Private Hospitals & Private Surgical Suites
• Varied acuity of patients

Skills & Experience

• At least 12-months NZ Surgical Nursing Experience (or comparative Healthcare Systems) or 6-months NZ experience post CAP course completion
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) with the NZ Nursing Council
• Current CPR, Basic Life Support or First Aid Certification
• Ability to obtain verbal references from two senior referees whom you have worked with in the last 2 years
• Must be eligible to work in NZ with appropriate immigration visa

Company Culture & Reward (optional)

Our candidates enjoy outstanding customer service, and our consultants are dedicated to finding the ideal role and opportunities that matches your experience and skill level. Whether you are saving for a winter get away to the islands, want to pick up a few shifts whilst on University holidays, send some money home to the family or are keen to take on a new, exciting opportunity to kick-off 2017 - we can help! We get the right people, to the right place at the right time.

To apply in the strictest of confidence, please contact Lara McCormick - Recruitment Co ordinator on 09 623 8051 or via email at . Alternatively, please click ‘Apply Now’.

Medacs Healthcare is committed to ensuring that vulnerable adults, young people and children are safe from harm and abuse. As part of our commitment to these individuals and in line with the Crimes Act 2011 & the Vulnerable Childrens Act 2014, all appointments to positions (whether temporary or permanent) will include worker safety checks. These checks are in addition to the requirement to have a satisfactory Police Vetting Check. This will be explained to all shortlisted candidates at phone screen and interview.