Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Theatre Controller at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Clinical Nurse Coordinator -Theatre Controller
• Whanganui Hospital
• Permanent, full time
• Theatre Services

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

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team of Clinical Nurse Co-ordinators within Theatre Services. The successful applicant will be required to work rostered shifts with an on-call component

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About you

You will have strong communication skills and a good command of written and spoken English. Being a critical thinker with the ability to reflect and able to use your own initiative is imperative. Also, understanding the need for maintaining the highest levels of hygiene throughout Theatre Services is crucial.

A minimum qualification as a Registered Nurse, and a current expert PDRP or working towards same is required. Post graduate qualification is ideal but continued learning will be encouraged and supported. Internal training and orientation are offered, and further professional development is also encouraged.

As a Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator

As a Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator of Theatre Control, your duties will be focused around the safe and efficient delivery of patient care, improving, and maintaining safe, efficient, timely workflow processes through theatres, and the provision and educational support of new and current colleagues in a pleasant and functional environment. This position requires excellent critical thinking skills, the ability to effectively communicate with varied members of the health care team, and the ability to successfully navigate the balance between planned and acute care.

Theatre Services is a highly motivated service, with a workforce committed to safe, efficient and timely care for the community of Whanganui.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the close date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact jobs@wdhb.org.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.