Registered Nurse - Pacu/Sau - Whangarei

Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit/Surgical Admission Unit - Whangarei Hospital Permanent full-time and part-time positions available. Make every patient journey count in a rewarding PACU/SAU nursing role where your expertise truly makes a difference. 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 If you have ever considered working in the perioperative environment now is the time to give it a go! We are seeking applicants to work in both PACU and SAU who have 2 years of recent surgical experience but would also welcome someone who has worked in high acute flow areas. As a Registered Nurse in PACU/SAU, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality care before and after surgery. You'll provide clinical assessment, monitoring, patient education, and recovery care while ensuring an exceptional patient experience throughout their surgical journey. The successful applicant will be required to work rostered shifts. The primary functions of this role are to: Utilise professional knowledge and skill to provide a holistic approach to nursing care that is safe, of the highest quality possible Provision of nursing care is in consultation and partnership with the patient/client/family/ whanau, where the rights and needs of all people are acknowledged within the context of the Treaty of Waitangi. To maintain and enhance the professional standards of nursing and contribute to further development of nursing within the service. To participate as an effective member of the wider organisation About the Team/Service/ Location PACU and SAU are a combination of two distinct parts of a patients perioperative journey. SAU provides pre and post operative surgical care for Day Surgery as well as longer stay Day of Surgery Admissions. PACU is responsible for the immediate post anaesthetic care; assessing for concerns and responding appropriately to stabilise patients for safe transfer back to the ward. Applicants will be expected to work in both areas but will start where their current skills are most applicable and will be given full orientation and support for transitioning. For more information on living and working in Northland. About you Key strengths we are looking for are: energy, adaptability and an eagerness to learn. If that sounds like you, we are keen to hear from you. Registered Nurse with a current APC Minimum 2 years recent Post-graduate Surgical experience Proven knowledge base and practical experience with Pain Management in an Acute Setting Proven Clinical nursing and time management skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a skilled team Great work organisation skills Ability to work under pressure #J-18808-Ljbffr