Pre- Admission Nurse (Surgical Outpatients Department) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki -
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 RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our expanded pre-admission team, focusing on the pre-admission for planned surgical patients.Pre-admission is a clinical contact role for patients having surgical procedures.
The team provide education, support and planning tools to ensure patients are well informed and prepared for their procedure. This role also provides a vital link for identifying changes in health to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate and safe care.Please click here to view the position descriptionAbout the Team/Service/ LocationOur team works closely with consultants to provide culturally safe, person-centred care utilising evidence-based nursing knowledge and skills to health care consumers and whānau.The successful applicants will work in an outpatient space where they have easy links to the surgical booking team, planned care team, pre-admission complex discharge coordinator and MDT.For more information on living and working in Taranaki click hereAbout youAs a Pre-admission Surgical Outpaient Department RN you will need: New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
Surgical / Medical nursing experience - minimum 5 years preferableIdeally hold a current Senior/Expert Nurse PDRPTo undertake clinical assessment and management of health care consumers in a safe effective, timely and appropriate manner to maximise health care consumer outcomesClinical assessment and Science post grad papers preferredWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday 28 May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Evans Sarah.evans@tdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.