Nurse Coordinator - Critical Care Data Program at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nurse Coordinator - Critical Care Data Program

Rotorua Hospital

Fixed Term, Part time (0.5 FTE) for up to 12 months (parental leave cover)

Monday to Friday

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

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team in the Critical Care Unit at Rotorua Hospital as a Nurse Coordinator Critical Care Data Program. The Nurse Coordinator also works with the senior team to coordinate the quality activities in the unit.

This position is part time 0.5 fte fixed term position to cover parental leave.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our unit is a mixed Intensive Care High Dependency and Coronary Care Unit that caters for adults and paediatrics.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

• A commitment to the provision of quality care and ongoing education is essential, as is the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Recent acute critical care experience in New Zealand is essential
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Work well in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong team player
• Demonstrate good clinical decision making skills
• An understanding of, and a passion for quality improvement
• Be Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Post Graduate Masters, or working towards
• Experience with Research
• Lakes District Quality Framework (must become conversant with this once employed)

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Working at Health New Zealand

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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. 

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.