Southland Hospital
Salary band - $116,000 - $127,000 p.a.pro-rata plus Kiwisaver and car park
Permanent roles 0.5 - 1.0 FTE available
Opportunity to join new Patient at Risk team within our Critical Care Unit.
Our Critical Care Unit at Southland Hospital is an open unit secondary Critical Care Unit and it is on an exciting journey of growth and development. Through the provision of new Critical Care funding from the Ministry of Health, we are in the process of aligning our secondary level unit with the College of Intensive Care Medicine, Medical and Nursing staffing standards.
Our primary goal is to rapidly increase our capacity and capability, moving from our current ICU level bed and five HDU/Coronary Care beds to three ICU and three HDU/Coronary level beds to better meet the secondary Critical Care needs for Southland patients. It is an exciting time to be part of Critical Care in Te Waipounamu (the South Island) as the regional clinical network is forming.
We are seeking experienced Senior Critical Care Nurses with recent contemporary Critical Care experience to join us through this period of intense change. We have various FTE opportunities available from 0.5 - 1.0 FTE. Please indicate your preference in your cover letter.
Mo te turanga - About the role: Reporting to the ACNM for Patient at Risk team (PaR)
Rotating eight hour shifts Monday to Sunday
Strive for excellence in clinical services and focus on patient centred care
Use advanced clinical skills to identify patients at risk and work closely with the primary teams to monitor and implement interventions to prevent deterioration
Provide specialist PaR nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery
Mentor staff so they too gain further knowledge and skill
Act in the roles of clinician, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes
Supported to complete the required NZ outreach nurse competency assessment
Mou ake - About you Current Nursing council registration and APC
Proven clinical nursing experience in acute or critical care, ED/ICU/HDU
Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications
Advanced learning and contemporary knowledge in either Acute Care, HDU, ED or ICU nursing
Current Core Advanced certification - or the ability to complete as soon as possible after appointment
Hold Level 4 or Senior Nurse PDRP or level 3 and working towards level 4
Painga - Benefits: Continuous support for career development
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
Free on-site parking
Short work commutes - only 10-15 minutes' drive to work from anywhere in the city
Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago
Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts
Discounted rates available with local Childcare provider
Affordable housing and beautiful scenery
Mo matou - About us Sick of long commutes to work? Southland Hospital is located within a 10 - 15 minute drive from anywhere in Invercargill and offers free car parking on site for staff. Our hospital is a modern, secondary level 4 base hospital offering an innovative and progressive working environment. Small and intimate enough to get to know not only your colleagues, but your patients in particular. Here you will enjoy a clinically challenging and rewarding job combined with a relaxed and satisfying lifestyle.
Utu whanui - Salary range This role belongs to the Te Whatu Ora/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Grade 2 Step 1 ($112,660 p.a.pro-rata) and Grade 2 Step 3 ($123,955 p.a.pro-rata of the Senior Nurse Salary Scale.
Ra monehu - Closing date: Thursday, 13 June 2024. Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono inaianei - Apply now For further information please contact Diane Wilson, Recruitment Advisor.
Pre-employment checks In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational health assessment
Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
To apply We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website:
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