Registered Nurse - Otolaryngology Department

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent part time 0.8FTE rostered shifts Monday to Friday
• Work with all age groups from neonates to elderly
• Education provided to run Nurse Led Clinics

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We have an opportunity for an RN to join our service and work with the team to develop their skills and leadership capabilities. To be successful you will be keen to learn, organised, with the ability to engage with a wide range of people alongside a sound clinical knowledge and skill base. As a key stakeholder in our service, you will be committed to high standards of nursing care, with a focus on improving patient outcomes. If you are an enthusiastic, motivated nurse who would enjoy working in this specialty area this could be a great opportunity for you. 

Ko wai koe | About You

You will need:

• To be patient focused with the ability to identify relevant patient issues and prioritise those to be addressed/ delegated/discussed in a timely manner.
• The ability to work autonomously and problem solve with colleagues, leaders, and the wider team including SMO - s, Registrars, HO - s, Planned Care team, outpatientadministration and surgical bookers to coordinate patient care.
• Effective communication with patients in person (including adults, children, and those with communication issues) and by phone.
• The flexibility to adapt to changing service needs.
• Proficient computer literacy and a strong understanding of Excel spreadsheets, word processing and basic trouble shooting of computers. Can use Outlook, and Microsoft teams. SCOPE, SIPICs, Health Connect South experience would be an advantage.
• Prior experience in the ORL H&N speciality &/ anaesthetic triaging are preferred.

You will work closely with the Long Wait Nurse Coordinator to:

• Triage and coordinate referrals and existing FSA reviews.
• Existing and newly created surgical waitlist triage to assess for Anaesthetic risks + suitability for day case and alternative locations.
• Management of Electronic Questionnaires for long wait patients with barriers to our service.
• Outsourcing/outplacing appropriate patients to private facilities.

In conjunction with the ORL Outpatient Charge Nurse Manager:

• Actively improves the efficiency of clinics and experience of patients by coordinating patient flow - directing and supervising Hospital Aids as required.
• Ensures clinic equipment and an environment facilitates patient flow.
• Ability to assist with patients who require procedural manoeuvring and good vision for microscope tasks and fine suture removal.
• Will complete ORL orientation and maintain competence in ORL acute and arranged patient care by seeking opportunities to improve knowledge particularly in infection control, wound care, otology assessment and care, altered airway management, cancer care and patient education within the ORL setting.
• Complete education required to run Nurse Led Clinics.

Mō mātou  - About us

From July 2022 the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector. 

Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region.

We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people - become part of our team.

Tono ināianei  - Apply Now

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.

Enquiries: Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Partner - natalie.gaunt@cdhb.health.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!