Registered Nurse - Anaesthesia Pre Assessment

Location: Wellington Hospital

Contract:  Permanent Part Monday-Friday am shift only

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 

Anaesthesia Preassessment nurses manage anaesthesia assessments prior to patients’ surgeries. Assessments are either done by phone, or in person.  The RN is responsible for collating a multitude of patient information prior to the patient’s surgery so that a safe assessment can be done by either the RN themselves and/or an anaesthesia doctor.  The RNs work very closely with anaesthetists and the Elective Surgery service who book patients in for surgery. 

About the Team/Service Location 

Anaesthesia Preassessment is located in the Main Outpatients department of Wellington Hospital.  We are a small team of 6 RNs that work part-time, full-time and casual.  The Preassessment service also integrates a team of 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists.

About you 

• Post-operative surgical experience preferred, and anaesthesia-related experience a bonus (e.g. PACU)
• Outpatient clinic experience beneficial
• Current APC
• Monday-Friday work, AM shift only available

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. 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.