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About the Company
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our focus is on creating a healthcare system that is inclusive and responsive to the needs of our diverse communities.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join our team at Dunedin Hospital. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for ensuring the proper preparation and coordination of both acute and elective patients entering the theatre.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Leading efforts to promote excellence in clinical practice.
- Providing high-quality nursing care for both acute and elective surgical patients.
- Collaborating closely with specialty nurse leaders, theatre coordinators, charge nurse managers, and duty coordinators.
- Managing the demand on bed flow for acute and elective cases to enhance patient experience and minimize resource wastage, such as late cancellations.
- Offering specialist nursing care and expertise, both in direct patient care and staff mentoring.
- Diversifying your role across the perioperative team, serving as a clinician, educator, consultant, researcher, and leader/change agent.
- Pursuing clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.
About You
We are looking for candidates who possess:
- Advanced communication skills, including conflict resolution, diffusion, and mediation techniques.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Proven advanced knowledge and skills in perioperative nursing.
- A postgraduate qualification (minimum diploma, ideally a master's degree) or progress towards one.
Working at Health New Zealand
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that a variety of perspectives enhances our ability to serve our community effectively. We encourage applications from individuals within our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Salary Range
This position falls under the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA. The salary will align with the designated senior nurse pay scale, Grade 1, ranging between $114,025 and $121,444 per annum, depending on relevant experience.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 27 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
To Apply
If this role is of interest, please Apply Now and submit your updated CV by following the link.
Please note: To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand, with valid work rights.
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