Registered Nurse- Ophthalmology Nelson 0.8FTE Permanent
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Registered Nurse Ophthalmology Nelson Hospital
- Support patients undergoing a range of ophthalmic procedures
- Permanent 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)
- Working Monday to Friday between 0800- 1800)
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
You will be providing excellent service to our Ophthalmology patients by administering intravitreal injections, working in ophthalmology clinic and assessing and preparing patients for ophthalmic procedures.
This is a permanent position, working 64 hours a fortnight, rostered Monday to Friday between the hours of 0800 - 1800, supporting our multi-disciplinary ophthalmology team made up of Registered Nurses, Specialist Clinical Nurses, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Optometrist, Orthoptist, Ophthalmology technician, Registrars and Senior Medical Officers.
About the Team/Service/ Location
We offer an environment where our team strives to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and their families and whānau. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.
About You
You will bring the following skills and experience:
- Recent Ophthalmology clinic or theatre experience preferred
- Experience or credential to administer Intravitreal injections
- A commitment to providing a quality service and being part of a high performing team
- Versatility and flexibility
- Current Registered Nurse registration and NZNC practising certificate
- Post graduate qualifications or working towards.
This position would suit a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has great assessment and time management skills, is confident in their practice, can work autonomously and can relate well to a wide variety of stakeholders including patients, families and our multidisciplinary teams.
Every day is different and our nurses enjoy the variety of work, the people they interact with, and the challenge of giving each patient the best customer experience, whilst ensuring that everything runs to schedule.
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 12.07.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Lokesha Narayanappa Charge Nurse Manager Surgical Out Patient Department on Lokesha.Narayanappa@nmdhb.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.