Dunedin Hospital

• Use your experience and expertise to make a real difference to our patient's health outcomes
• Part time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8FTE), fixed-term opportunity until 24 November 2023

We are now seeking applications from experienced and innovative Registered Nurses, preferably with Surgical nursing experience, to help us continue to provide top quality, patient centred care on a fixed term, part time basis.

About the role

Our busy Outpatients Department requires a skilled and passionate nurse to join the team as a 'jack of all trades', providing essential leave cover and support to our Outpatients and DOSA teams. The goal of this small, friendly and quality of care focused team is all about ensuring the patient is prepared for surgery and leaves the department in an optimised and relaxed state.

Reporting to the Charge Nurse Manager, this pivotal role forms part of a dedicated team committed to supporting the patient journey from start to finish. On any given day this role could include a variety of responsibilities working alongside a multidisciplinary team including ensuring everything is ready for patient's, impending surgical intervention, it may involve updating computer files, and constantly ensuring the patient journey is a smooth process.

The role calls for someone willing to advocate for patients and who strives to improve efficiency in the patient journey, so whether you are behind the scenes or on the floor, you will have ample opportunity to make a difference for staff and patients alike.

We have the following on offer:

• A fantastic opportunity to apply and extend your nursing skills, providing you a platform for self-directed but supported professional development
• A varied and dynamic work environment
• Working hours that afford you your desired work-life balance

About you

We're looking for someone who's experienced and organised, friendly and calm, able to work independently and at the same time genuinely interested in the best outcome for both patient and team.

The right candidate will have the following:

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Previous Surgical and Outpatient experience is desirable, and experience in Cardiology would certainly be advantageous

Overall, you are a person who collaborates, influences, advocates, supports and mentors. The outcome of your input is a safe and highly competent workforce that reinforces our commitment to keep patients at the centre of everything we do. If you are experienced, passionate and ready to jump into a dynamic and rewarding role then we welcome your application.

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Closing date: Monday, 18 July 2022.

Due to the fast paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Do you currently work for Southern DHB? If so, please apply for this role via the internal careers site.

For further information please contact Tamara Hannagan, Recruitment Advisor - Surgical Services and Radiology Directorate. Phone: (03) 470 9696 or Email: tamara.hannagan@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
• COVID-19 Vaccination

Covid vaccination requirements

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Southern DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated and have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To Apply: We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/