Registered Nurse - Acute General Surgery and SARA

Ward B3, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus0.9FTE (36 hours per week) permanent positionShifts rostered Monday through Sunday; morning, afternoon and nightsHealthNew 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 Weare looking for a Registered Nurse with General Surgery experience who willenjoy becoming part of our dynamic and supportive team. We welcome applications from Registered Nurses with: 5+ years post graduate experience across a range of clinical areas, with demonstrated strong leadership skills 2+ years post graduate experience in General Surgery, with demonstrated strong leadership skills Thisfast-paced challenging environment will offer you variety in your day as youwill rotate between the ward and Surgical Assessment Review Area (SARA),working closely with all the general surgical team.Shiftsare rotating and based on a social rosteracross Monday to Sunday;morning, afternoon and nights.Morningshift: 6:45am - 3:15pm, Afternoon shift: 2:30pm - 11pm, Night shift: 10:30pm '7am Aboutthe Service AcuteGeneral Surgery cares for patients undergoing acute general surgery and a rangeof oesophageal, gastric and biliary/pancreatic surgery including advancedlaparoscopic procedures. Our average length of stay is 3.8 days. We are a busyinpatient ward and use CCDM (Care Capacity Demand Management) and acuityvariance indicators to assess the nurse-to-patient ratio.SARA(Surgical Assessment Review Area) provides an area for acutely unwell patientsto be assessed, investigated and an appropriate plan of care to be initiated.This 12-bed unit is a fast-paced unit with an average length of stay of 7hours. We see on average 730 patients per month. We accept direct GP-SARAadmission as well as admission from our emergency department, private and ruralHospitals. AboutYou Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC). Must possess strong leadership skills Sound acute assessment and critical thinking skills Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills Motivated, with a mature attitude and organised approach, you will be flexible and adaptable in this ever changing, fast paced environment The ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, will be key to your success in this role Flexible to work across all shifts 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. If you haveany questions about the role, please contact Victoria at [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr