Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Outpatients
- Christchurch Outpatients Building
- 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) permanent position
- Shifts within clinic opening hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join us in Ophthalmology Outpatients. We offer a great team environment and are supportive of professional development.
As a Registered Nurse in the eye clinic, you’ll be responsible for:
- Undertaking ophthalmic assessment on a wide range of patients, with varying ophthalmic conditions, both acute and chronic.
- Managing acutely unwell patients that present from the community and the ward.
- Performing a variety of different scans and technical assessments on patients and assist nurses and doctors with sterile procedures and assessments.
- Working alongside a House Officer to undertake preadmission assessments on patients requiring surgery.
- Providing the patient with education about the surgery and post-operative needs.
- Undertaking expanded nursing roles like intravitreal injections and corneal cross-linking after undergoing the required training
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.
About the Service
Christchurch Outpatients works across four floors of our purpose-built facility. We provide nursing support and care for up to thirty different Specialities. The Eye Clinic is a very busy and demanding service that is staffed by a dedicated team of Nurses, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Technicians who work closely with our highly skilled and specialised Ophthalmologists to meet the eye health needs of the people of Canterbury.
About You
- 1+ years’ experience in Ophthalmology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent time management and attention to detail
- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Adaptable, flexible and solution focused
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
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
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 6th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: PC4470057
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Sunday 6th September