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The Organisation
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated nurse with excellent clinical skills and sound decision making, to join our progressive senior nursing team as an Associate Charge Nurse ICU 0.8FTE. The applicant must have at least five years post registration experience with a minimum of two years spent in a critical care area.
Hours of work are predominantly afternoon shifts with the two weekends per month.
Hours of work are predominantly afternoon shifts with the two weekends per month.
Specific duties include:
- Fostering a culture of clinical excellence
- Maintaining high standards of clinical expertise
- Acting as a resource for nursing staff and junior ICU SHO's
- Providing clinical support/coaching to staff on a daily basis
- Notifying ICU consultant of any issues regarding ICU patients that requires clinical oversite
- Liaison with Duty Nurse Management team after hours
- Actively participating in quality improvement and risk management
Skills and Experience:
- At least five years post registration in surgical or relevant area, and a reputation for clinical excellence
- At least two years spent in a critical care area
- A current portfolio with a minimum PDRP level 3
- Completed or working towards Post Graduate Diploma
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Current advanced life support certificate core advanced
- Enthusiastic and a proactive attitude
The successful applicant must have a registration with the Nursing Council of NZ as a registered nurse and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
If you feel this exciting new role is for you and would like more information please contact the ICU Charge Nurse.
Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
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