Specialty Clinical Nurse – Kaitaia Hospital Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic – Outpatient Department, Kaitaia HospitalFull time 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week on a fixed Term basis, covering maternity leave until April 2025.The role:Are you an experienced surgical nurse who is passionate about ensuring the safe and smooth running of pre-admission clinic within the Kaitaia Hospital outpatient clinic?We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated NZ Registered Nurse who is looking to step up to a senior nursing role.This role involves the coordination of review for all relevant clinicians for pre-admission assessments during allocated appointment times. While also ensuring the delivery of an effective, appropriate, and personalised pre-admission service to all elective surgery clients.Primary functions include:Provide the individualised treatment of patients in NorthlandBe accountable for the delivery of clinical skills, in a safe and appropriate manner, to the highest quality possibleEnsure the patients legal, privacy and confidentiality rights are known and understood by the clients.Knowledge and skills development is ongoing and up to date with current trendsTe Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tangata Whenua as the highest priority.About you:To be eligible to apply you will be a Registered Nurse with a positive and professional approach, well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to teach, meeting educational needs of patients and staff.Current practicing certificate with the Nursing Council of New ZealandHolding or currently working towards a Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing studies incorporating Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning5 years' post graduate clinical experience, 3 of which are in the surgical nursing fieldExcellent written and oral communication skillsBenefits for you:A comprehensive orientation package backed up with strong support from the senior nursing team.An opportunity to grow both as a person and as a professional while working with a very friendly and fun teamFinancial recognition of senior nursing levels as per nationally agreed multi-employer collective agreementsShortlisting may occur prior to the close date so please do not delay and apply now!A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.Our people live our Values:Tangata I te tuatahi People First – People are central to all we doWhakaute (tuku mana) Respect – We treat others as they would like to be treatedManaaki Caring – We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassionWhakawhitiwhiti korero Communication – We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understandingTaumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence – Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovationPost expires at 11:59pm on Tuesday April 16th, 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr
