Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Pre-Assessment

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; In loco; NZD 60.000 - 86.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Tauranga is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Pre-Assessment Clinic (PAC) team with a focus on Endoscopy Pre-Assessment. This part-time role (0.8FTE, 32 hours per week) offers a supportive, nurse-led environment.

You will perform advanced clinical assessments, ensure safe pre-procedure preparation, and provide essential education to patients and whānau ahead of Endoscopy and planned care procedures.

Competenze

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate are required.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience, ideally within surgical, endoscopy, perioperative, or outpatient assessment environments.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Evidence of, or willingness to work toward a PDRP portfolio.

Mansioni

• Perform advanced clinical health assessments for endoscopy pre-assessment patients.
• Ensure patients are safely prepared for scheduled endoscopy and planned care procedures.
• Provide pre-operative education to patients and whānau.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Formazione

NZNC registration and Annual Practising Certificate

Minimum 2 years surgical/endoscopy/perioperative/outpatient experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Location and employment type

Located in Tauranga, a lively coastal city offering lifestyle balance and natural surroundings

Permanent part-time opportunity - 0.8FTE / 32 hours per week

About Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, nurse-led Pre-Assessment Clinic (PAC) team with a focus on Endoscopy Pre-Assessment.

You will be the clinical bridge for patients preparing for scheduled endoscopic and planned care procedures. You will perform advanced clinical health assessments, ensure patients are safely prepared for their procedures, and provide critical education to patients and their whānau regarding pre-operative instructions.

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About the Team/Service/Location

The Medical Day Stay and Endoscopy Unit is a dynamic, co-located service offering a shared staffing model. Our multidisciplinary team delivers high-quality diagnostic and infusion care, supporting patients with acute and long-term conditions. Cross-training and professional development are actively supported.

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About You

You are a clinically sharp, detail-oriented nurse who thrives on autonomy but loves working within a tight-knit team. You possess strong communication skills, an empathetic approach, and a desire to dismantle barriers to health equity.

You will bring:

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of two years clinical experience, ideally within surgical, endoscopy, perioperative, or outpatient assessment environment
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment
• Evidence of, or willingness to work toward a PDRP portfolio
• Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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