Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthesia Care Unit

Location: Wellington Hospital

Contract: Permanent Full-Time, Rostered and Rotating

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 

• To provide general anaesthetic, local anaesthetic, and monitored sedation recovery to patients (adults and paediatric), and discharge to Second Stage Recovery day ward, or one of the main wards
• To preceptor and mentor students where appropriate
• The PACU RN will work closely within a large multi-disciplinary team, forming working relationships with: operating theatre RNs and support staff, anaesthesiologists, anaesthetic technicians, surgical registrars and consultants, and many other allied health representatives.
• Supporting change implementation is an important aspect of this role and the PACU RN will be expected to participate in auditing and other quality initiatives as part of post-anaesthesia and/or anaesthesia

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 

• PACU experience preferred
• Surgical experience will be considered
• At least 2 years RN experience
• Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Able to make decisions quickly
• NZ Resuscitation Council certification preferred
• Able to potentially work with Covid-positive patients in the theatre/recovery environment
• Must be able to do rostered and rotating 10-hour shifts

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.