Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Post Anaesthesia Care Unit

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT TE WHATU ORA EMPLOYEES. 

Location: Wellington Hospital

Contract: Permanent Part-Time 0.25 FTE , AM or evening shifts

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 Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) is in charge of making sure that PACU is running smoothly.  You will work closely with the PACU ACNM to make sure that patient flow through PACU, from operating theatres, is suitably maintained and that staff breaks are being taken appropriately.  You will also work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, anaesthetic technicians, ward-based nurses and operating theatre nurses.  You will manage any crises that may occur, including short-staffing issues, and may be required to care for post-operative patients even though your primary role is supernumerary to the established roster for the day.  The CNC works from 1000-2030 during the week, and on weekends the CNC hours are 0730-1800.  With 10-hour shifts, only one is required per week for this part-time position, and you will be part of a team of 3 CNCs within the Wellington PACU.

About the Team/Service Location 

The Wellington Hospital PACU comprises approximately 45 staff made up of permanent and casual staff that are providing excellent care to post-operative patients.  We deal with all major and minor types of surgery, except cardiac.

About you 

Ideally you will have:

• PACU experience is a must
• Leadership experience is a bonus
• Current APC
• Able to work 10 hour shifts during the week and weekends morning shifts, which is the main focus of this position

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 Date. 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.

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