Registered Nurse PACU Nelson 12 mths fixed term 0.8FTE

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Nelson; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 93,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Post-Anaesthetic Care unit at Nelson Hospital. This fixed-term role is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight) in a supportive team delivering high-quality PACU care.

The successful candidate will have NZ registration with APC, PACU exposure preferred, and strong communication and teamwork skills to support patient-centred care in a busy theatre environment.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with current APC.
• Post-registration PACU experience preferred.
• Willingness to train with support available.
• Excellent communication and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care in the PACU.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary theatre team.
• Monitor patient status and manage post-anesthetic care needs.

Skills

Nursing

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

NZ Registered Nurse with APC

Job description

Registered Nurse - Post-Anaesthetic Care (PACU) NelsonFixed Term 12 months0.8FTE (working 64 hours a fortnight)

Bring your experience to sunny Nelson HospitalFriendly and supportive teamHealth NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.About theRoleNelsonHospital Theatre Suite consists of 6 Operating Theatres with a Recovery Room, aSterile Services department and Endoscopy suite. We are a friendly andsupportive team focusing on providing a caring and professional environment,delivering quality care and extended nursing practice. Surgical specialties covered include:

• General Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Gynaecology
• Urology
• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• Dental
• Acute/Trauma
• Paediatrics
• Plastics
• Vascular

PACUexperience is preferred, but is not essential, as training can be provided forthe preferred candidate.About theTeam/Service/ LocationYou have the opportunity to apply your nursingskills to making a real difference to people's lives. At Nelson MarlboroughHealth we do great work, and we need a talented and diverse team to help usdeliver. Nelson is one of New Zealand's top lifestyledestinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, riversand national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such askayaking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine andoutstanding scenery. World renowned wineries and craft breweries are nearby,and the area is rich in art and culture with many cafes and excellent schoolsand facilities for families. About youYou will bea NZ Registered Nurse with a current APC and post registration experience working with a multi-disciplinary PACUteam. You will have a positive attitude, an innovative and adaptable approachto practice, excellent communication skills and a real commitment to providingquality patient-centred care. Youwill also be a team player, who enjoys keeping up to date with clinicalpractice, with excellent organisational and time management skills. Working atHealth New ZealandHealth NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community. Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

For general questionsplease contact the nursing recruiter on [e-mail] or for more role specific questionsplease contact Kate Ellson Associate Charge Nurse Manager Perioperative Nelsonon [e-mail]