Registered Nurse - Infection Management/OPAT Service

Based at Christchurch Hospital0.6FTE (24 hours per week) permanent positionOpportunity to join a specialist multidisciplinary teamHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders. Aboutthe Role TheInfection Management Service | Te Whare Tukumate, based at ChristchurchHospital, provides specialist assessment, advice and management for people witha wide variety of infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.Ourmultidisciplinary team includes medical and nursing specialists in infectiousdiseases and provides care to patients both within the hospital and across thewider community. Follow-up care may be provided in person, in OutpatientsDepartment or through virtual clinics. Wehave an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our specialist team in apermanent 0.6FTE position. Working collaboratively with nursing, medical andwider multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support the assessment, coordination,and delivery of high-quality care for patients accessing the InfectionManagement Service. Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments and contribute to thedevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans tocontinue antibiotic treatment in the community, once discharged. Provide nursing care, education, and support to patients and theirwhānau Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to facilitateand coordinate patient ongoing care, and discharge planning Work with district Nursing Service in the community, including inother regions, e.g., West Coast and North Canterbury to set up OPAT services. Recognise changes in patients' health status and respond orescalate appropriately Support patients to understand their treatment and maximiseopportunities for independence and self-management Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure patientprivacy and confidentiality Contribute to quality improvement, nursing education and theongoing development of clinical practice within the service Please note this role is open only to current staff ofHealth New Zealand. Please do not apply if you arenotcurrentlyemployed by Health New Zealand. AboutYou Youwill be a Registered Nurse who enjoys working collaboratively within aspecialist multidisciplinary environment and is committed to providinghigh-quality, patient-centred care.Youwill be an effective communicator with strong interpersonal andrelationship-building skills and the ability to work both independently and aspart of a team. You will bring sound nursing assessment and clinicaldecision-making skills, alongside a commitment to ongoing professionaldevelopment. Skillsand Experience Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a currentAPC Infectious diseases experience highly advantageous Sound nursing assessment and clinical decision-making skills Ability to establish positive working relationships with patients,whānau and multidisciplinary colleagues Commitment to ongoing development of nursing knowledge andclinical skills Commitment to equitable health outcomes and culturally safepractice Workingat Health New Zealand HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusiveso that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities. Ifyou have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr