Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Theatre

Vacancy No: TAR05731

• A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

• Access to clinical training and education

• Up to date facilities, Have a look at

• Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

• Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

• Professional development

• The ACNM will promote excellence in clinical practice and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care in line with the vision and values of Taranaki DHB Values.

• This role provides clinical leadership for a number of Theatre Registered Nurses (RN), including but not limited to coaching, supervision, peer reviews and performance reviews.

• The role also provides direct patient care within their speciality service but may at times be utilised in alternate specialty areas.

• This role provides support to the Clinical Nurse Manager & Perioperative Manager

• Promote an effective practice environment, whilst maintaining excellent clinical coordination.

• Provide optimum care utilising nursing knowledge and skills to patients in ophthalmology, ENT and dental surgeries within the Theatre suite.

• To liaise with the relevant consultants to ensure planning, management and optimisation of theatre resource is achieved.

• To provide clinical leadership for staff and assists staff with clinical coaching and supervision to enhance learning and development.

• To support Taranaki DHB in achieving Key Performance Indicators, Health and Financial Targets.

• Liaise with the Nurse Manager, Theatre and SSD Co-ordinator or Associate Clinical Nurse

• Manager’s (ACNM) with any aspects of nursing, issues, risk management, equipment maintenance and patient safety.

• Recent and extensive nursing experience in the operating theatre

• Proven leadership and coaching skills

• Strong interest in ophthalmic, dental and ENT surgeries.

• Effective communication skills

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Motivation and self-direction

• Be committed to self-directed learning

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Current Annual Practising Certificate

• Be motivated to prioritise quality to your practice.