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Dunedin Hospital
Permanent opportunity!
Part-time 0.5FTE (20 hours per week)
Dunedin Hospital’s Specialist Respiratory Nursing team has an exciting opportunity for an experience Registered Nurse to join their passionate team on a part-time, permanent basis. This role will primary have the portfolio of Domiciliary Oxygen and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
About the Role – what’s in it for me?
Primarily based in Dunedin Hospital, this autonomous position also affords the opportunity to visit and care for patients at home in the community around the Otago Region, offering you the chance to expand your range of patient centred skills. As such, the role is a multi-faceted position where no two days are ever the same, presenting ample professional development opportunities for those who are motivated.
This role works in close collaboration with a small team of Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist’s and Registered Nurses who work hard to support one another, in an effort to provide quality, patient centred care no matter the location. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse wanting more autonomy and further opportunities in Respiratory or Management of Long term Conditions nursing, with the full support of a tight knit team.
About You
This position really focuses on bridging the gap between primary and secondary care, so if you value teamwork and are able to effectively prioritise workloads, you will feel right at home with us. Ideally you will be a Senior Registered Nurse with advanced assessment skills, an exceptional communicator and having a full, clean drivers licence is essential.
To succeed in this role you will also need to have:
Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
Previous experience in High Dependency, Acute or Coronary Care skills and Level 6 CPR would certainly be an advantage.
About Southern DHB
Southern DHB has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Now is a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there’s literally something for everyone. Why don’t you check out ***** for what the region - and we - can offer you and your whanau.
If this sounds like the unique opportunity you have been waiting for then apply today!
Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2020
Please notethat we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications and if necessary withdraw the advertising at any time.
For further information please contact Karen Cope, Recruitment Advisor – Medical Directorate, phone: (03) 470 9605 or Email: **********
Children’s Act 2014
Due to this position having contact with children and the SDHB’s commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks’ under the Children’s Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Pre-Employment Occupational Health Assessment
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to an Occupational Health Assessment to confirm suitability and fitness to work in the role you are being considered for.
