Registered Nurse - Procedure Suite

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location:   Hutt Hospital

Contract:   Permanent full and part time roles available 1- 0.6 FTE ( Rostered and Rotating)

                   Do indicate the FTE of interest in your covering letter.

Salary:       NZNO MECA Step 3-6 $86,519 - $103,750 (pro rata for part time)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

The Registered Nurse (RN) role is to meet the needs of people and whanau accessing our services using contemporary nursing care which is safe, appropriate and effective. The care is based on comprehensive assessment, ensures continuity, and is person/whānau centred, culturally appropriate and evidence-based. Quality improvement and patient safety is an important part of this role.

As a team member, you will play a critical role in assisting with a range of surgical procedures performed under local and regional anaesthesia, and sedated procedures.  Your responsibilities will include preparing the patient for surgery, assisting the surgeon during the procedure, supporting and monitoring the patient, and ensuring a safe and efficient environment. 

The role also requires that you are able to organise, prepare and run clinics. The role interfaces with other services within Hutt Valley and regionally to ensure appropriate follow up care is in place. 

You will collaborate closely with the surgical team to provide excellent patient care and promote the best possible outcomes.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Procedure Suite at Hutt Hospital is a growing, multi-specialty ambulatory service offering minor procedures under local and regional anaesthesia, and sedation for dental procedures.  Specialties include Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Dermatology, and Regional Plastic Surgery.

The department includes two consultation rooms, five surgical procedure rooms and an observation area.  There is a core team consisting of an Associate Clinical Nurse manager and three nurses, a health care assistant and administration office who you will be working alongside.

About you 

Qualifications, skills and experience include

• Current NZ registration and practicing certificate
• 2 years post grad surgical experience 
• Experience in Plastics Surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedic, General Surgery, Ophthalmology and/or theatre desirable
• The ability to provide day to day nursing support to Consultants, Registrars, clinics and outpatient services, along with excellent communication is essential

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 18th March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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