Registered Nurse - Hyperbaric Medicine Unit

Registered Nurse - Hyperbaric Medicine Unit Hyperbaric MedicineUnit, Christchurch Hospital We are also open to a 0.4 FTE and internal applicantsseeking 0.2 FTE increase Weekday hours plusparticipation in a 24-hour Acute on call roster. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are seeking a Registered Nurse with sound clinical skillsand knowledge to join our team. Your hours are worked Monday - Friday treating a variety ofpatients attending the unit for Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy. Not only will you be looking after patients pre and postHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, you will be attending to the patients in thepressurised environment of the Hyperbaric Chamber itself. The Unit also provides an Acute 24 hour on call roster thusyour responsibilities in relation to your general hours of work will eventuallyinclude contributing an even share to the Acute on call roster as required. To fulfil the role as a Registered Nurse attending topatients in the pressurised Chamber environment, you are required to complete afull Occupational Dive Medical every 5 years and an Occupational DiveQuestionnaire annually. Whilst this role is a 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) permanentposition, we are also open to a 0.4FTE (16 hours per week) permanent position and internal applicants seeking an increase of 0.2FTE. Please indicate in your cover letter which FTE you areseeking. About the Service Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy delivers oxygen under pressure tobody tissues. The combination of pressure and high partial pressures ofoxygen are the primary treatment for decompression sickness and arterial gasembolism. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is also a very useful therapy for a variety of conditions including radiation injury and hypoxicproblem wounds. We will provide you with a comprehensive orientationprogramme and you will receive support with your ongoing professionaldevelopment. About You You will be an enthusiastic, reliable person and workproactively to provide high quality patient care. Minimum 5 years'experience Medical and surgicalexperience desirable Strong assessment,observational and organisational skills Wound care experience andvenepuncture desirable Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills Can work collaborativelyand in partnership with all members of the Team Registered with the NursingCouncil of New Zealand with a current AnnualPractising Certificate(APC) Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community . We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Location South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch #J-18808-Ljbffr