OPD is a central clinic to which patients requiring an expert opinion can be referred for specialist consultation.
Nurses in OPD work with a variety of clinic specialties. It is the responsibility of the key clinic nurse to ensure that all clinic requirements are met and to prepare and manage the clinic.
This involves:
Ensuring all relevant data available in patients' notes; Obtaining relevant imaging reports; Ensuring imaging available either on PACS or film; Obtaining results from investigations; Ensuring equipment is available; Preparing the patient and being an advocate for her/him; Checking communication needs, e.g. interpreter required Advanced MAP and computer skills are essential. The ability to problem solve using the resources around you is important. You must be able to communicate well with your consultant to problem solve in a timely manner. Attending clinics, developing advanced dressing skills, Developing advanced specialty skills and rapport with clinicians. Outpatients: Te Maauiui Tatari vision: Professional care in partnership with patients and their whanau to achieve best possible outcomes.
Outpatient Team objectives:
To provide care and service which focuses on the needs of patients and whanau To advocate for patients, supporting their rights and choices To strive to improve the quality of care and service To support the work of the team and value individual achievement To promote a healthy environment To have a quality focus Mo to matou ropu – About our team We are a purpose-built, ambulatory outpatient department. The OPD services over 50,000 appointments across the Wellington and Kenepuru campuses annually.
The OPD nursing team services ten surgical specialties and multiple medical specialties.
The outpatient nursing team are a supportive team that is friendly and welcoming. Our department has Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Senior Nurses and Health Care Assistants who work collaboratively to provide the best health outcomes for patients.
Mou – About you Ideally as the successful candidate, you will demonstrate core competencies in nursing, valuable communication skills, excellent administration skills, and the ability to problem-solve and manage Specialist clinics to a high standard. You will have a passion for nursing, an appreciation for the out-patient nurse, and the importance of this role across the patient's journey. You will be a team player.
Here at the Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, we firmly commit to nursing education and excellence in patient care; there are many opportunities to further your education and be part of a committed and innovative team. We actively encourage ongoing professional development, including post-graduate study and PDRP development. We have a committed nursing team which provides excellent direction and support.
E pa ana ki a tatou – About us Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
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Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together we will succeed
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