Specialty Clinical Nurse - Patient at Risk Service
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Fix term role 0.4 FTE Rostered and Rotating (4 months form June).
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
Specialty Clinical Nurses (SCN) working in the Patient at Risk Service (PARs) provide a nurse-led, hospital-wide service that ensures patients that are at risk of deteriorating are identified early, clinically assessed and undergo timely therapeutic interventions. It is a senior nursing role requiring specialist knowledge in identification, assessment, care-coordination and support with specific reference to patients at risk.
The PAR SCN is an integral member of the Medical Emergency Response Team and uses expert clinical knowledge to assess health needs and provide collaborative care with the multi-disciplinary team for deteriorating patients within Hutt Hospital. The SCN works both autonomously and in partnership with other health professionals, patients and their whānau to develop, implement and evaluate an integrated plan of care. The service is committed to providing support and education around recognising and responding to patient deterioration and is dedicated to continuous quality improvement to improve patient outcomes. This is a rostered rotating position with 12 hour shifts, covering 24/7. This is part-time FTE position. The salary range for this role is MECA Grade 1 Step 1 Senior Designated Nurse.
About the Team/Service Location
The Patient at Risk Service is a nurse-led team that provides critical care skills to the management of acutely unwell ward patients. Although based in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), it has a hospital-wide responsibility and covers all areas including adults, paediatrics, maternity and outpatients. It provides a comprehensive 24/7 coverage for Hutt Hospital. The PAR Service supports patients, their whānau and healthcare professionals by: responding to all 777 clinical emergencies, acute referrals, referrals through Kōrero Mai, and monitoring patient - s recently discharged from ICU. The emphasis is on support and education to ward staff to help them recognise clinical deterioration and response in an appropriate escalation of care.
About you
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic registered nurse with an ability and passion to provide clinical expertise and leadership in the management of patients at risk of deterioration.
The SCN PAR Nurse will:
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
- Utilise advanced nursing knowledge and demonstrate expert clinical skills to aid in identification, assessment and care coordination of patients at risk.
- Have the ability to problem solve, work collaboratively and remain calm under pressure.
- Have a minimum of 4 years experience within the New Zealand acute care setting.
- Use advanced clinical skills with a priority given to those with existing competencies including NZRC Core Advanced, Paediatric Life Support, CVAD, cannulation/phlebotomy, NIV competence.
- Have a passion for ongoing learning and development with the ability to share, support and encourage others.
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 16th June 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.