Registered Nurse - Acute Pain Management Service

Acute Pain Management Service at Christchurch Hospital & Christchurch Women's Hospital Casual shifts – to suit service requirements at times of high demand (week days and weekends) Registered with the Nursing Council with current APC Mo te tunga | About the role Wehave an exciting opportunity available for a Registered Nurse to work as partof our small innovative team of health professionals to cover service needs. Workingas part of the acute pain management service based at the ChristchurchHospital, you will provide clinical support, education and recommendations to awide range of services. Your excellent interpersonal skills will ensureyou build successful relationships with a diverse range of healthprofessionals, patients and their family/whanau.  Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience Thisis a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse to diversify their nursingcareer. Key attributes that are required to fulfil this role: The ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team in a variety of situations with both individuals and groups. This is imperative in this service as we are responsible for providing support, education and recommendations to clinical staff across a wide variety of disciplines. A diplomatic, respectful approach, along with clinical expertise, to engage effectively with staff and patients. Flexibility to cover annual leave, sick leave, study leave, weekends and holiday periods when required. An interest in pain management and desire to increase your skill base. Mo matou – About us From July last year the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector. Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people – become part of our team. Nga hua – Benefits Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development. Tono inaianei – Apply Now