Registered Nurse - (Endoscopy Unit)

Job details

Job type

Fixed term contract

Part-time

Shift and schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Full job description

Registered Nurse 0.8 FTE. Maternity Leave Cover – 1-Year Fixed Term

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 welcoming applications from competent and professional practitioners who will be providing caring, and best practice services to our patients that puts them at the centre of everything we do.

As a Registered Nurse in Endoscopy you will be responsible for supporting the patients through their endoscopy procedure from the telephone preassessment stage until their procedure is complete.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of Registered Nurses works closely with our Gastroenterologists and General Surgeons to provide endoscopy procedures to the Taranaki region. Our endoscopy service runs Monday to Friday and on average will see approximately 20-30 patients through the department a day. The RN’s prepare patients for procedures and assist and monitor during procedures before the patient is transferred to our colleagues in the Day Ward for recovery.

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About you

Are you a Registered Nurse who is able to practise in New Zealand who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?

Ideally candidates will have:

Previous Endoscopy experience desirable but not essential.

Acute Medical/Surgical experience

Ideally engaging in Post Graduate studies

Ideally a strong focus on patient assessment

Adaptability and flexibility

Motivation and self-direction

Be committed to self-directed learning

Excellent interpersonal skills

Current Annual Practising Certificate

Be motivated and willing to learn about Endoscopy Nursing

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Tuesday July 1st.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Liana Herbert Liana.Herbert@tdhb.org.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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