Thank you for your interest in this position. We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete. To finish your application we will email you further details. Registered Nurses – Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU – Recovery) Permanent full time and part-time 0.9FTE positions available in PACU It is an advantage to have current surgical experience,ideally in a higher dependency setting. PDRP would be highly regarded demonstratingproven participation in leadership (NIC), quality initiatives and preceptorshipactivities. Mo te tunga | About the role The PACU - Recovery service at Christchurch Hospital is anexciting blend of Monday to Friday work that runs alongside an acute 24/7 service.PACU nurse's are orientated to work in all areas of the service; This includesa Children's Recovery, Obstetric Recovery and 3 other Adult Recovery Units. Wealso attend a range of scheduled lists as part of an anaesthetic team in otherareas of the hospital campus. There is some off-site work, just for addedvariety so having your own transport is an advantage. The hours of work are 8-hourshifts, working predominantly Monday to Friday morning and afternoon shifts. Afterhours we provide a reduced acute service. There is both a night shift andweekend component to the role. You will be rostered to these shifts once youhave acquired the necessary skills. We are a large friendly team looking to add full time staffto support our service. A 6-week orientation is provided and overseen by ourNE. Our CNS ensures that your skills continue to progress after this period. Wealso work as a DEU to support student placements. We currently have 5 CLN's whowork a mix of shifts on the floor and are rostered off the floor to meet keystudent assessments and meeting schedules. Ko wai koe| About You Thisrole will be both challenging and demanding so we are looking for someone whocan deal with change and collaborate and work in partnership with SMO's and thesenior nursing team to provide optimal patient care for our service users. Itwill be an advantage to have at least 5 years' post graduate experience,preferably in PACU or a higher dependency surgical area. Youshould be regularly performing the NIC role in your current area and beactively involved in quality initiatives and preceptorship. You shouldbe able to demonstrate an evolving nursing knowledge through yourprofessional development activities and give evidence of an ongoing awillingness and commitment to learn new skills. Possessstrong assessment, observational and organisational skills to successfullyprovide the highest quality of care whilst working under pressure. Providea solution focused approach to your work and decision making with theability to problem solve and think on your feet. Registeredwith the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC, and current workvisa where required. FromJuly last year the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - HealthNZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significantchange in the healthcare sector. WaitahaCanterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach tohealth care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing"the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and inthe right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we considerunique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever theycome from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people –become part of our team. Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at complete an application. Enquiries: Natalie Gaunt – SeniorRecruitment Partner – Permanent, Permanent/Full Time, Permanent/Part Time The email and password you entered don't match. #J-18808-Ljbffr
