CNS Critical Care Outreach

Critical Care Outreach Nurse

Rotorua Hospital

Permanent, Part-time 0.3 FTE

Fully Rostered Shifts

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

Applications are invited for nurses to apply for a permanent position on the Critical Care Outreach team. The aim of the Outreach team is to provide early patient assessment and timely intervention for acutely unwell or deteriorating patients. Carrying out the weekend Pain rounds will be included as part of the Outreach role.

The expectation of an Outreach CNS is that they role model expert clinical skills, promote best practice and facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration.

The Outreach team is available to support staff in the inpatient units as well as the emergency department. They will also help in the assessment and management of critically ill patients.

The successful candidate must have:

• Critical care experience preferable Expert on the PDRP and be prepared to work both as a CNS outreach and a staff nurse in ICU/CCU.
• New Zealand Nursing Council registration and current APC
• A relevant post-graduate qualification, or prepared to work towards
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience.
• Minimum 3 years Critical Care experience
• Employment in ICU/CCU in Lakes Rotorua Hospital
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.

Presently Critical Care Outreach covers Pm shifts throughout the week and weekend AMs as well as PM shifts. This may progress through to full rostered shifts.

A commitment to the provision of quality care and ongoing education is essential, as is the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Applicants must be prepared to work full rostered shifts

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Work well in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Strong team player
• Demonstrate good clinical decision making skills
• Able to do fully rostered shifts.

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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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.