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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