Registered Nurse - Breast Care

New Zealand Government Joba; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Christchurch is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Breast Cancer Nursing team at Christchurch Outpatients. The role focuses on improving patient and whānau experiences in suspected or diagnosed breast care, with a preference for wound/drain care and procedural assistance experience.

This 0.6 FTE fixed-term position runs on rosters from Monday to Friday, 8am/9am to 4:30pm/5:30pm, with no nights, weekends, or public holidays.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Minimum of 3 years General Surgery or General Medicine experience.
• Wound and drain care, procedural assistance experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in the Breast Cancer Nursing team at Christchurch Outpatients.
• Work rostered shifts Monday to Friday (8am/9am to 4:30pm/5:30pm); no nights or weekends/public holidays.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient experience.

Skills

Registered Nurse

APC

General surgery experience

Wound care

Drain care

Procedural assistance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing Council registration

Job description

0.6FTE fixed-term position available for 10 monthsJoin our Breast Cancer Nursing team at Christchurch OutpatientsImprove the experience for patients with suspected or diagnosed breast care and their whānauHealth New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking aRegistered Nurse to join our Breast Cancer Nursing team at ChristchurchOutpatients, located on Christchurch Hospital Campus. In this role you willhave the ability to improve the experience for patients with suspected ordiagnosed breast care and their whānau. We are seeking a Registered Nursepreferably with a minimum of three years general surgery or other relevantexperience. We are seekinga Registered Nurse preferably with wound care, drain care and procedural assistance experience but please do not hesitate to apply ifyou are at an early stage in your career.

This role will workrostered shifts, scheduled across Monday to Friday (8am/9am to 4:30pm/5:30pm),no nights or weekends/public holidays are required.

Please note thisrole is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not applyif you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

About You

You will be anenergetic and reliable person and work proactively to provide high-qualitypatient care. You should have excellent time management and be able to workwell within a team.

Skills andExperience

Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)Minimum of 3 years General Surgery or General Medicine experience Wound and drain care, procedural assistance experience preferredExcellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus.Ability to work under pressureExcellent time management and attention to detailWork collaboratively in a multidisciplinary teamThe ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused.

Working atHealth New Zealand

Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofNew Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that weare better positioned to understand and service our community. Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

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