About this role

Ward 5 is one of five Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation wards at Middlemore Hospital, providing patient focused care in Health of Older People.

In addition, Ward 5’s ACE (Acute Care of the Elderly) model of care focuses on acute geriatric evaluation, assessment and treatment with a multidisciplinary focus.

The service provides care for patients aged 80 years old and older with acute medical conditions. It has a particular focus on managing frailty, complex needs, multiple co-morbidities and patients who will likely require a rehabilitation period following their acute care episode.

The goal is to improve the care and management of these patients by providing a multidisciplinary geriatric unit that co-ordinates acute care with rehabilitation services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with experience in gerontology and medicine who will deliver quality best practice nursing care.

We want an experienced nurse who is flexible, adaptable and enjoys working as team member in a multidisciplinary team. This position offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to consolidate those skills.

We offer a comprehensive orientation programme in a supportive learning environment and on-going training is both encouraged and supported.

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Apply on-line now or for further information please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 53449