Trauma Nurse Coordinator (Registered Nurse) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Southland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Trauma Nurse Coordinator (Registered Nurse)
Southland Hospital
Salary Band - $95,000 - $106,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver + Carpark
- Permanent part-time vacancy 0.5 FTE / 40 hours per fortnight
- Competitive salary + retail and insurance discounts
- Step up to a new challenge
Build on your skillset by working in a unique critical position.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
- Identify patients who meet the criteria to be classified as a major trauma
- Identify and collect data on all major trauma patients and put into the NZ National Trauma Registry
- Data collection and entry of major and non-major trauma patients
- Coding injuries using the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS)
- Identifying where trauma patients require extra coordination of care across multiple teams
- Communicating with Trauma Nurse Coordinators in other centres when trauma patients are transferred
- Coordinating resources and working to achieve best outcomes liaising with the pre hospital agencies involved in trauma care
- Providing expert advice and education to health care practitioners (internal and external) on the management of patients admitted as a result of trauma
- Assist in quality improvement projects for trauma patients
Mōu ake - About you
- Experienced registered nurse with trauma knowledge and interest
- Hold NZ working rights and current APC
- Interested in taking the next step
- Adaptable, detailed, and flexible
Painga - Benefits
- Continuous support for career development
- Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
- Free on-site parking
- Short work commutes - only 10-15 minutes' drive to work from anywhere in the city
- Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago
- Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts
- Discounted rates available with local Childcare provider
- Affordable housing and beautiful scenery
Mō mātou - About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Utu whānui -Salary range
This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($95,576 p.a.) and Step 3 ($106,016 p.a. pro-rata) of the Designated Senior Nurse Scale Grade 1.
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: 14 June 2023
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
For further information please contact Diane Wilson, Recruitment Advisor, diane.wilson@southerndhb.govt.nz
Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
- Occupational health assessment
- Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
Covid-19 vaccination
New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern |
| Location: | Southland |
| Position type: | Permanent Part time |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 24-May-2023 |
| Closing date: | 14-Jun-2023 |
| Reference: | NZ/940019510 |
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| Website: | https://www.southernhealth.nz |
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