Registered Nurse - Variance Response Management, Child & Maternal

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Registered Nurse – Variance Response Management, Child and Maternal

Varied FTE available

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

We have an exciting opportunity for Variance Response Management nurses (2.8 FTE available) to support paediatric and neonatal patients between the hours of 1445-0715hrs, working eight hour PM and night shifts, seven days per week.

The Variance Response Management (VRM) nurse provides optimum care in areas of the hospital where the need for response is identified/required via the Hospital at Glance Screen (HAAG) or Duty Manager.

Variable areas for response and/or tasks are variable according to the needs of the hospital at any given time. After identified response is assessed and resolved, the VRM nurse will be re-directed according to need. The VRM nurse provides care, advice and support to patients, independently and in collaboration with other health professionals.

We are welcoming applications from competent and professional practitioners who will be providing caring, and best practice nursing services to our patients that puts them at the centre of everything we do. 

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About the Team/Service/ Location

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

· Access to clinical training and education

· Up to date facilities, Have a look at

· Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

· Professional development

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About you

We are looking for nurses to join our Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) team and bring with them experience and energy to support our busy Child and Maternal Health directorate. To deliver care to our youngest patients across the hospital campus including the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit.

To do this you will need:

· At least 3 years New Zealand experience in acute neonatal and/or paediatric care

· A current PDRP (competent, proficient, or expert)

· Availability to work PM and night shifts on a rostered and rotating basis

· Have clinical skills that will enable competent variance response such as: cannulation assistance, procedure assistance, care of a patient on bubble CPAP

Are you a qualified Nurse who is able to practise in New Zealand who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Tuesday 15 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole Sim on Email: Nicole.Sim@tdhb.org.nz 

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