Registered Nurse - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

New Zealand Government Joba; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Christchurch is seeking experienced nurses to join the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. You will deliver high standards of care to patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders, and develop specialised skills in CVAD management, cannulation, and chemotherapy administration.

Permanent positions available at 0.6–0.9 FTE, with shifts across mornings, afternoons and nights.

Qualifications

• 3+ years nursing experience.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC.
• Experience in CVAD management, cannulation, blood products and chemotherapy administration.
• Ability to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialised skills in treatment for malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders.
• Deliver high standards of nursing care to patients and families in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and support a centre of excellence.
• Provide orientation and support for new staff and integrate into the service.

Skills

Nursing experience

CVAD management

Cannulation

Blood products administration

Chemotherapy administration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Nursing Council NZ APC

Job description

Ward B6, Waipapa Building0.6FTE - 0.9FTE permanent positions availableShifts - Monday to Sunday. Morning, Afternoon and NightHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Aboutthe Role

Weare a well-established collaborative team, who work and play hard. We deliverhigh standards of nursing care to the patients and families admitted to theward. We offer a supportive and encouraging work environment and strive to berecognised as a centre of excellence. Inthis role you will develop specialised skills in the treatment for malignantand non-malignant haematological disorders. We have permanent positions available at 0.6FTE - 0.9FTE and are also seeking expressions of interest for an upcoming 0.8FTE fixed-term parental leave cover for 12 months. Please indicate in your application/cover letter what FTE and roles you would like to be considered for.

Aboutthe Service

TheBone Marrow Transplant Unit is where patients receive specialised treatment formalignant and non-malignant haematological disorders treating patients fromthroughout the South Island. Weare the treatment center for patients having autologous and allogeneictransplants in the South Island.

AboutYou

• Thisis an ideal opportunity to develop specialised skills and gain valuableexperience in CVAD management and cannulation, the administration of bloodproducts and chemotherapy.
• Weare looking for someone who possess a passion for our service, good assessment skills and exceptional communication skills.
• Previoushaematology experience is desirable however orientation will be provided to thesuccessful candidate.
• 3+ years nursing experience
• Ability to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Workingat Health New Zealand

Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner [e-mail]