Post-Operative Nurse – Enhanced Unit (FT/PT, 24/7)

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is expanding the Enhanced Post-Operative Unit (EPOU) at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton. We seek registered nurses to care for high-risk post-surgery patients in an eight-bed unit operating 24/7, with emphasis on advanced nursing interventions during the first 48 hours post-operatively.

Join a developing team dedicated to best practice, with opportunities to lead change, engage in continuous learning, and contribute to positive patient outcomes across surgical

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years nursing experience.
• Surgical or critical care experience.
• Post-operative management knowledge including PSIMS.
• IV opioid and respiratory management and skill set.
• Experience leading change.
• Can demonstrate adaptability and engagement.
• A desire to enable positive change within practice.

Skills

Nursing experience

Surgical care

Critical care

Post-operative management

IV opioid management

Respiratory management

Change leadership

Adaptability

Practice improvement

Job description

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is expanding the Enhanced Post-Operative Unit (EPOU) at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton. We seek registered nurses to care for high-risk post-surgery patients in an eight-bed unit operating 24/7, with emphasis on advanced nursing interventions during the first 48 hours post-operatively.

Join a developing team dedicated to best practice, with opportunities to lead change, engage in continuous learning, and contribute to positive patient outcomes across surgical