Registered Nurse in the Paediatric Operating Theatres in Christchurch Hospital/ Waipapa
"I always wanted to help people in need. I always thought being a nurse would be pretty cool."
I was born and raised in Motueka, just outside of Nelson. I am 21 years old and graduated at 20 years old with a nursing degree. I moved to Christchurch in January 2021 to start my new role at the CDHB. I love to spend time with friends and family, enjoy adventures such as beach trips, camping and fishing with my whanau.
I always wanted to help people in need. I always thought being a nurse would be pretty cool. Throughout high school, I worked as Health Care assistant for local rest-homes in Motueka which made me have more of appreciation for nurses. I never knew where or what type of nursing I wanted to do until my last year of study! Thankfully ended up in CDHB with the job I wanted.
Finished high school at Motueka High School and studied at NMIT for a Bachelors of Nursing degree. In my last year of my degree, I was placed within Nelson Hospital Operating Theatres, where I realised I wanted to be an Operating Theatre nurse and move to Christchurch. I was thankful to gain a job in the Christchurch Operating Theatres after I graduated in 2021.
Bigger hospital for more learning opportunities and growth as a health care professional!
The theatre team are awesome to work with. Always there to help and support your learning
I enjoy being situated so close to the mountain, beach and city at the same time. I really enjoy going out to a new place each time I leave my house, it’s great.
I think its a great idea for good learning opportunities and building your professional development as a health care worker. Everyone here is so supportive and will accommodate to your learning.