Registered Nurse - Cardiology & Respiratory Outpatients
Health New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, New Plymouth
Registered Nurse - Permanent Parttime Position
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 Team/Service/ Location
The position is located in the Cardiology and Respiratory Outpatients Service, and you will be working alongside a wider multidisciplinary team of Physiologists, Sonographers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clerical Administrators, Nurse Practitioners and Medical Consultants. We perform Cardiac & Respiratory diagnostics tests and hold specialist appointments.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity to join the Cardiology and Respiratory Outpatient nursing team has become available, and applications are invited from Registered Nurses to fill this clinic nurse position. The successful candidate would be required to work 8-hour rostered shifts mostly between Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend work required. You will be required to have IV cannulation competency and be able to assist with cardiac diagnostic tests as required.
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About you
Ideally candidates will have:
- 2+ years medical nursing experience
- Recent Cardiology and Respiratory experience would be an advantage
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Be motivated and willing to learn new skill and committed to self-directed learning
- Must be willing to learn to assist in cardiac/ respiratory diagnostic, i.e., tilt table testing/ Transoesophageal Echocardiograms etc.
- IV cannulation certification preferred
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 Sunday 6th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact rebekah.smith@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
