Preop/PACU Clinical Specialty Nurse (CSN) - Manukau Health Park
Full-time
8-hour shift
Monday to Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN with relevant knowledge and skill as a Preop/PACU nurse to further develop their clinical leadership and expertise in this field of nursing.

Supported by a dedicated team of Preop/PACU nurses, the Clinical Specialty Nurse (CSN) position is a busy and challenging role involving the leadership and coordination of Preop/PACU resources and patient flow through Preop/PACU. Ensuring timely patient care, monitoring patient length of stay along with clinical support for the Preop/PACU team, are strong aspects of this role.

The PACU department in Manukau Health Park covers Preop, PACU Stage 1 and PACU Stage 2; servicing 10 operating theatres and 2 endoscopy procedure rooms, supporting a wide variety of elective surgeries such as Ophthalmology, ORL, Urology, Gynaecology, Hands and Plastics, Orthopaedics, and General Surgery.

This is your chance to be a part of the PACU team at Manukau Health Park providing a high level of leadership and professional role modelling, demonstrating your advanced clinical skills and optimising Preop/PACU utilisation and efficiency with guidance and direction from your ACNM.

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Registered Comprehensive Nurse qualification
• A minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience in PACU
• Current, Level 3 or 4 PDRP
• Evidence of expertise in setting standards and managing practice to achieve these
• Experience with supporting and/or driving quality initiatives
• A commitment to on-going training
• Proven ability to negotiate and motivate staff to excel
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Desired

• Post Graduate qualification in relevant specialty area
• Experience coordinating and leading clinical teams

If this sounds like you, please apply ONLINE now or to find out more about this challenging opportunity please contact Angela Silafai in the Recruitment Centre on 021 538 658.

Application Number: CMH202413861
Application Closes: 28th October 2024