Nursing jobs in New Zealand in recent months has become sought after by Kiwi healthcare employers. In a bid to manage the elevated need to improve the standard of living from a medical standpoint, hospitals in New Zealand seek nurses to fill up vacant positions.
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These positions are open to both local nurses as well as their foreign counterparts coming into the country from different parts of the world. One of the best reasons why this openings are a no brainer is the huge amount of benefits that come with these jobs.
In this article, Fuse Chronicles will be highlighting 3 nursing positions advertised by New Zealand nursing recruitment agencies. These are specialized nursing positions that are open to both local as well as international nurses who require sponsorship to come into the country.
New Zealand Nursing Agencies Recruiting For Nursing Jobs In New Zealand
Most Kiwi hospitals and healthcare outfits outsource recruitment to third party companies to be able to meet up with their staffing needs. Nursing jobs in New Zealand is no different. That’s where companies like Flexa recruitment NZ comes in.
With over 20 years of experience in the area of corporate recruitment, specifically throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand, working with businesses and individuals alike to deliver value added human resource services to their clients.
They are currently seeking nurses to fill up nursing practitioner jobs in New Zealand. These jobs are highly specialized and require certain criteria to be met before candidates can be eligible for them. It is recommended that applicants carefully read the requirements before applying.
Flexa recruitment NZ reached out to Fuse Chronicles and categorically stated that all nursing jobs are open to foreign applicants, this means that nurses from other countries, who are interested in moving to New Zealand can apply. When successful, they will be sponsored to come in.
Some nursing specialized positions that require filling are;
Ward Nurse
A well-established state-of-the-art hospital in Wellington, New Zealand, with a history that spans over 30 years, urgently seeks the services of a ward nurse. This position has been open since the 26th of October 2022. Applicants who meet the criteria for eligibility will be considered immediately.
This employer offers a friendly, supportive work environment for the staff to thrive in. This opportunity is open to cap students as well as experienced ward nurses. It’s also a permanent position, although prospect of part-time employment can be entertained.
Criteria For Eligibility
- Must be a registered nurse, who holds a current practicing certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand/ or its equivalent in applicant’s home country.
- Passion for clinical excellence.
- With no fewer than at least 2 years previous Ward experience
- Committed to continuous quality improvement and on-going education through professional development.
Benefits And Incentives
- They offer comprehensive orientation and induction
- They will be paying for successful applicant’s annual practice certificate and New Zealand registration
- Free car park and subsidized meals in the cafeteria
- Full access to ongoing education opportunities
- Great remuneration package and Penal rates
- Allowance towards repatriation/quarantine/2 weeks accommodation
- Rotating rostered shifts as service delivery needs- Occasional night shifts
Interested nurses who seek to apply for the ward nurse position are encouraged to forward their CVs to Dee Das via dee@flexa.co.nz or call at 021 240 0953 to have an in depth conversation about the role. Or click here to apply online.
Theatre Nurse
A theatre nurse is sought to fill up a vacant opening in a healthcare facility that houses a prestigious surgical theatre located in the Wellington area of New Zealand. This position does not require working during the weekend, no night shifts, plus an availability of rostered shifts with a possibility of extended days.
This position offers visa sponsorship from the Kiwi employer. Beneficiaries can also choose their custom work hours.
Criteria For Eligibility
- Must be a registered nurse, who holds a current practicing certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand/ or its equivalent in applicant’s home country.
- Passion for clinical excellence.
- Qualified applicants are mandated to have at least 2 years previous Operating Room experience. As well as experience in multi-faceted fields such as; orthopedics, ophthalmology, gynecology, general surgery, ENT. Any other specialty experience will also be considered favorably.
- Committed to continuous quality improvement and on-going education through professional development.
Benefits And Incentives
- They offer comprehensive orientation and induction
- They will be paying for successful applicant’s annual practice certificate and New Zealand registration
- Time off during Christmas
- Free car park and subsidized meals in the cafeteria
- Full access to ongoing education opportunities
- Great remuneration package and Penal rates
- Allowance towards repatriation/quarantine/2 weeks accommodation
- Rotating rostered shifts as service delivery needs- Occasional night shifts
Interested nurses who seek to apply for the theatre nurse position are encouraged to forward their CVs to Dee Das via dee@flexa.co.nz or call at 021 240 0953 to have an in depth conversation about the role. Or click here to apply online.
Endoscopy Nurse
One of the oldest hospitals in Wellington, New Zealand, seeks the services of an endoscopy nurse to fill up this vacant position that offers amazing benefits by way of remuneration and hourly allowances. It is a permanent position.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants should have sound clinical expertise in surgical patient care
- Must be familiar with, as well as demonstrate a commitment to risk management and quality
- Must possess sound understanding and implementation of infection control practices
- Should be familiar with clinical pathway concepts and their application to practice
- Must possess excellent problem-solving skills
- Should be competence in clinical emergency procedures
- Trained in crisis management, with astute decision-making skills
- With sound conflict management proficiency in relation to own clinical practice
Extra Criteria For Eligibility
- Applicants should have a minimum 2 years post-graduate experience in Endoscopy/ day stay/ minor surgeries or procedures
- Should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated clinical nursing experience and a team player
- Should be flexible and adaptable
- Have a strong commitment to quality and team work
- Must have great communication skills as well as be able to liaise confidently with internal colleagues and visiting practitioners.
- An eligibility to work in NZ is a must
Interested nurses who seek to apply for the endoscopy nurse position are encouraged to forward their CVs to Dee Das via dee@flexa.co.nz or call at 021 240 0953 to have an in depth conversation about the role. Or click here to apply online.
How To Apply For These Nursing Jobs In New Zealand?
As mentioned earlier, these nursing jobs Wellington are mostly open to both local and global applicants. However, one of them (Endoscopy nurse) is only open to applicants who are eligible to work in New Zealand.
To apply for these positions, applicants are required to call the recruitment department at Flexa recruitment NZ, before sending their CVs across to dee@flexa.co.nz or apply for the positions online.
Calling this New Zealand nursing recruitment agency, before online application or CV submission is mandatory for pre-evaluation to be carried out to determine fit for the position.
What Next After Applying For Nursing Jobs In New Zealand
The waiting time for both applicants applying from within New Zealand and those outside are quite different. Local application takes 14 to 21 days for a feedback to be obtained on whether an application was successful or not.
International applications from outside NZ could take as long as 3 to 6 months before a feedback could be received. This is because qualifications need to be regularized to obtain the Kiwi equivalent. Depending on the country of the applicant, waiting time could be shorter.
When an applicant meets the stipulated criteria for eligibility, they are moved on to the next phase of the recruitment process, which is the interview stage; for local applicants, this is done in person and international applicants do theirs virtually.
Hospitals that find applicants a perfect fit, will send them a job offer, after which comes an employment contract. Only after an employment contract is signed and returned, can beneficiaries receive their sponsorship letters if they are applying from outside NZ.
Conclusion
Nursing jobs in New Zealand are identified on the NZ skills shortage list, placing them in the category of professions where applicants from other countries can apply and get sponsorship to relocate for work. However, to land these jobs certain criteria for eligibility have to be met.
Most healthcare employers in NZ outsource recruitment to third party New Zealand nursing recruitment agencies. These companies are saddled with the responsibility of vetting documents, collecting applications, etc.
It is mandatory to call to inquire about listed positions before applying for them, this will help prevent time wasting, ensuring that applicants are a perfect fit for a position before they apply. There is more than one way to apply for open job positions.
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