Registered Nurse - Patients at Risk Team (0.4FTE)

Nelson Hospital

Permanent 0.4FTE (32 hours a fortnight)

• Bring your acute care and/or intensive care nursing experience to this exciting new service. You will be a supportive team member focused on achieving optimum health outcomes for patients requiring intensive care services

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

The Patient at Risk (PAR) service supports acutely unwell patients on the wards and provides a conduit to ICCU. This is a 24/7 nursing led service, with full consultant support. 

The PAR service uses a multi-disciplinary approach to identify patients at risk of, or developing, critical illness in the general ward environment. The emphasis is on support and helping to educate ward staff to recognise clinical deterioration and rapidly initiate an appropriate escalation of care. 

The PAR team respond to medical emergencies, acute referrals and ICCU follow-ups across all inpatient services. The service provides 24/7 cover, with the expectation you will work across all shifts, Monday to Sunday. The PAR team is line managed by the ACNM ICCU.

Please note:  It is an organisational requirement that RN’s work a minimum of 0.7 FTE. If you are applying externally you will need to pick up FTE in an additional role.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals who have a passion for providing care to the deteriorating patient. If you have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise competing demands and a willingness to share your skills and knowledge we encourage you to apply.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. 

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. 

We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Etahi atu mōhiohio (More Information) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

Critical care nursing is a rewarding career. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, a full induction and workplace wellness programmes. 

Nelson is one of New Zealand’s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/ 

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?) 

Keen to apply now, it’s easy. Please fill in our online application form. https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz/job

For role specific information please contact Laura Reilly, Associate Charge Nurse Manager on Laura.Reilly@nmdhb.govt.nz.  

For general enquiries please contact our Nursing Recruitment Coordinator on Lee.Packer@nmdhb.govt.nz. 

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Applications close: 27th January Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received, so we encourage you to apply early. 

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.