Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Te Whatu Ora; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Free flu vaccination

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) in Rotorua. This permanent, 0.8 FTE role offers rostered shifts with on-call work across the perioperative continuum, including opportunities in the Operating Theatre or Daystay unit.

You will join a passionate multidisciplinary team across Rotorua/Taupo hospitals, with a commitment to high-quality patient care and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Conscientious and highly motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Team player who contributes positively to patient care.
• Ability to speak up for patient safety within a multidisciplinary team.
• NZ Qualified Registered Nurse holding current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Preferably at least 2 years of perioperative nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care in the perioperative continuum.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care and a safe patient journey.
• Provide care in the PACU with flexibility to work in Operating Theatre or Daystay unit.
• Rostered shifts with on-call work, including mornings and afternoons.

Skills

Conscientious

Team player

Patient safety advocacy

Drivers license

RN with APC

Perioperative nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Registered Nurse - Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit

Permanent, 0.8 FTE

Rostered shifts

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our PACU unit with flexibility to work in Operating Theatre or Daystay Unit.. You will be joining our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at Rotorua/Taupo Hospitals.

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

Primary responsibility and accountability for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation in conjunction with working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care and a safe client journey across the perioperative care continuum.

• Permanent, part time role available, 8 days a fortnight.
• Hours of work: Mon-Sun, with on-call work mixed in with morning and afternoon shifts.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

If you have a positive `can do attitude, sound clinical skills, adapt rapidly to changing clinical situations, have a kind nature and take pride in improving patient-centered care - we would like to hear from you.

You would:

• Be conscientious and highly motivated
• Be a team player and come with a positive attitude
• Have the confidence and ability to speak up for patient safety.
• Live the Lakes values of Manaakitangi (Respect and acknowledging others intrinsic value), Integrity and Accountability
• Have NZ full drivers license or working towards this
• NZ Qualified Registered Nurse holding current annual practicing certificate.
• Preferably have at least 2 years of recent perioperative nursing experience

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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: ROT04358

Location:

North Island - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Nursing - Operating Rooms / Theatres