Registered Nurse, Outpatients/ ENT

• Gisborne Hospital
• Hours 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight)
• Permanent – Part-time

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

As a Registered Nurse ENT/ORL Outpatients you will play a vital role in delivering care and education to patients across the Tairawhiti region. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to assess, manage and support people with Otorhinolaryngology conditions.

The primary focus of this role is to provide nursing support to the ENT/ORL service. You will work closely with the Specialty Clinical Nurse ENT, within the Outpatient Department.

Position Description: Registered Nurse/Outpatients/ENT

About the Team/Service/ Location

OUR ENT/ORL service is a small but passionate team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. You will be part of a supportive environment that encourages clinical growth, cultural awareness and innovation in care delivery.

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About you

• Registered Nurse with at least 3 years post graduate experience
• Post graduate qualifications preferred
• Otology/ENT Nursing experience is preferred but not essential
• Skills in micro suctioning preferred (or willing to undertake training)
• Strong level of computer literacy and a desire to widen your range of technical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with an ability to be flexible and adaptable to the changes that occur throughout the day
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume clinical setting
• The desire for a commitment to continuous professional development
• A good team player, happy to jump in and support others when required
• Good time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Current Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Local community knowledge would be of benefit.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Heather.Bessling@tdh.org.nz or Maree.Shann@tdh.org.nz

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