Registered Nurse (Theatre)

Mercy Hospital Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for their theatre department. The role involves providing safe and effective nursing care, with positions available at 1.0 FTE and 0.5-0.6 FTE. Candidates must have registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and effective communication skills. The organization offers benefits such as onsite parking, subsidized meals, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff meals

Gym membership

Health insurance

Discounted hospital fees for family members

Access to further training and professional development

Qualifications

• Registration or Enrolment with the Nursing Council of New Zealand is mandatory.
• Previous experience in a theatre environment is preferable but not required.
• Willingness to upskill and attend training is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimum patient care according to hospital values.
• Practice in alignment with Nursing competence domains.
• Collaborate with team members and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Good level of computer literacy

High levels of professionalism

Experience working in a theatre environment

Education

Current practicing certificate from Nursing Council of New Zealand

Job description

Overview

We are seeking experienced nurses to work in our busy and growing theatre department. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and evidenced-based nursing care to our patients. This is a permanent role offered at 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) as well as 0.5-0.6 FTE (20-24 hours per week), to be worked on a rotating roster, Monday to Friday. These roles are intended to support end-of-day shifts, with shift lengths of up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimum patient care in accordance with Mercy Hospital Shared Purpose and Values
• Practice in accordance with the Domains of Competence for the Registered Nurse
• Work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively
• Maintain a current Nursing Council of New Zealand practicing certificate

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working in a theatre environment is required
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Good level of computer literacy
• A high degree of self-motivation, willingness, and self-responsibility to continually improve and remain current with nursing skills and knowledge
• High levels of professionalism with an enthusiastic, proactive, flexible approach
• It would be advantageous for applicants to have previous experience in a theatre environment. However, we are willing to provide training and support for someone with interest to upskill in this area.

The successful applicant must have Registration or Enrolment with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, pursuant to the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, as a Nurse and hold a current practicing certificate.

To be eligible for employment at Mercy Hospital Dunedin, applicants will be required to provide vaccination history.

Why Mercy Hospital?

Joining Mercy means more than just having a job but being part of a team that works together towards a shared purpose. As we are a charitable, not-for-profit, we value those who are not only skilled in what they do but are committed and passionate about working towards the common good.

As a Mercy employee, you will have access to the following benefits (not exhaustive list):

• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff meals, gym membership and health insurance
• Christmas and New Year’s off to enjoy with your loved ones
• Access to further training and professional development
• Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members

Please note, vacancy close dates may be subject to change