Dermatology theatre nurse

Central Dermatology; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Central Dermatology is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in our outpatient theatre on a part-time basis, two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday). You will support dermatologists during procedures with skilled, caring nursing in a focused clinic environment.

Current Nursing Council NZ practising certificate and theatre, perioperative or procedural experience are required; dermatology experience is a bonus. You will join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development and a

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse with Nursing Council of New Zealand practising certificate.
• Theatre, perioperative or procedural nursing experience (dermatology experience is a bonus but not essential, and we're happy to train the right person).
• Strong attention to detail and a calm, caring manner with patients.
• Solid knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control.
• A team player who communicates well and is comfortable in a small, busy clinic.
• Reliable and flexible, with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dermatologists during skin surgery and other procedures.
• Preparing the theatre, setting up instruments and sterile fields, and managing equipment between patients.
• Welcoming and preparing patients, including consent checks and answering their questions.
• Caring for patients during and after procedures, including wound care and post-operative instructions.
• Handling specimens, labelling them correctly and completing paperwork.
• Following infection control and sterilisation protocols, including instrument reprocessing.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and keeping stock and supplies up to date.

Skills

Procedural nursing

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Patient communication

Team player

Education

Nursing Council NZ practising certificate

Job description

Central Dermatology is looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our outpatient theatre on a part-time basis. You'll work alongside our dermatologists supporting patients through their procedures with skilled, caring and professional nursing. This is a great fit for a nurse who enjoys procedural work, a focused clinic environment and regular part time hours.

Key responsibilities

Assisting dermatologists during skin surgery and other procedures

Preparing the theatre, setting up instruments and sterile fields, and managing equipment between patients

Welcoming and preparing patients, including consent checks and answering their questions

Caring for patients during and after procedures, including wound care and post-operative instructions

Handling specimens, labelling them correctly and completing paperwork

Following infection control and sterilisation protocols, including instrument reprocessing

Maintaining accurate clinical records and keeping stock and supplies up to date

About you

Current Registered Nurse with a Nursing Council of New Zealand practising certificate

Theatre, perioperative or procedural nursing experience (dermatology experience is a bonus but not essential, and we're happy to train the right person)

Strong attention to detail and a calm, caring manner with patients

Solid knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control

A team player who communicates well and is comfortable in a small, busy clinic

Reliable and flexible, with a positive attitude

Part-time hours: two days a week, 22 hours per fortnight (Tuesday and Wednesday)

A supportive, close-knit team and a specialist clinic environment

• Professional development and training in dermatological surgery
• Competitive hourly rate

Central Dermatology is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.