Endoscopy Pre-Assessment RN – Part-Time Tauranga

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Tauranga is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Endoscopy Pre-Assessment team. You will be the clinical bridge for patients preparing for scheduled endoscopic procedures and provide advanced health assessments and education.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a tight-knit team, requires NZNC registration and at least two years' experience in surgical/endoscopy or outpatient settings, and supports professional development in the Pre-Assessment Clinic.

Qualifications

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practising Certificate.
• Minimum two years clinical experience in surgical/endoscopy/outpatient settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to develop a PDRP portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced health assessments for endoscopy patients.
• Ensure patients are prepared safely for procedures.
• Provide pre-operative education to patients and whānau.
• Serve as the clinical bridge for PAC patients preparing for scheduled endoscopy procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy in practice

Patient education

Education

NZNC registration and APC

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Tauranga is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Endoscopy Pre-Assessment team. You will be the clinical bridge for patients preparing for scheduled endoscopic procedures and provide advanced health assessments and education.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a tight-knit team, requires NZNC registration and at least two years' experience in surgical/endoscopy or outpatient settings, and supports professional development in the Pre-Assessment Clinic.