Clinical Nurse Specialst - Operating Theatre, Burwood Hospital

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Operating Theatre at Burwood Hospital. The role involves leadership, ensuring care delivery, participating in quality improvement projects, and supporting nursing staff in a dynamic perioperative environment. Ideal candidates should hold a registered nursing qualification, have extensive experience, and exhibit strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• At least five years' experience in the perioperative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop nursing standards and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Registered and Enrolled Nurses in the operating theatre.
• Participate in quality projects and clinical pathway development.
• Act as a specialist resource for other nurses and medical practitioners.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

Registered Nurse

Post-graduate Nursing Diploma

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialst - Operating Theatre, Burwood Hospital

• Permanent full-time senior nursing opportunity available in Operating Theatre
• Registered withthe Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC

We are seeking anenthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist who will enjoy leading ourteam of health professionals in this fast paced and challengingenvironment.

About You

This role will keepRegistered and Enrolled Nurses and Operating Suite Assistants up to date withthe skills required to work within the operating theatre environment. You willspend time on the floor leading care and identifying areas for improvement.

The CNS will be workingalongside members of our senior nursing team to provide a consistent approachto care delivery across the service. You will be expected to participate inquality projects and in the development of clinical pathways with the perioperativespecialty. You will also be responsible for equipment, consumables, andpreference books alongside being the key link to the surgeons related to thesurgical specialities at Burwood Operating Theatre.

• Youwill be an experienced practitioner with expert knowledge and skills inPeri-operative nursing.
• Extensivesurgical experience in several settings would be advantageous.
• Youshould have proven leadership ability and be able to demonstrate that youare adaptable, flexible to achieve solution focused outcomes.
• Motivatedand flexible self-starter with the ability to work both in a team andautonomously.
• Youwill act as a specialist resource for other nurses, medical practitioners,and patients.
• Havequality improvement/change management knowledge or experience.

Your skills will include:

• Be registered with the NursingCouncil of New Zealand.
• Hold a current Nursing Councilof New Zealand practising certificate.
• At least five years working inthe perioperative environment
• Holds or is actively workingtowards a relevant Post-graduate Nursing Diploma. Diploma to be completedwithin an agreed timeframe. Ideally relevant to perioperative.
• Ability to work autonomouslywith advanced nursing skills comparable to senior nurse or expert PDRPlevel.
• Demonstrated skills in nursingleadership and acts as a clinical role model for nurses.
• Displays a high degree ofconfidence, communication skill, organisational skills, and personalmotivation.
• Knowledge and ability to usecomputers and related technology efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to developnursing standards and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated teaching,mentoring and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated involvement inresearch that has changed nursing practice.

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How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm onFriday 18th July.

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