Enrolled Nurse – Eye Outpatients

• 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) permanent position
• Shifts rostered across Monday to Friday
• Christchurch Outpatients Building, Oxford Terrace

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

As an Enrolled Nurse in the eye clinic, you’ll assist in undertaking ophthalmic assessment on a wide range of patients, with varying ophthalmic conditions, both acute and chronic. You will help manage acutely unwell patients that present from the community and the ward. You will perform a variety of different scans and technical assessments on patients and assist nurses and doctors with sterile procedures and assessments.

We offer a great team environment and are supportive of professional development.

About the Service

The Eye Clinic is a very busy and demanding service that is staffed by a dedicated team of Healthcare Assistants, 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

• Registered as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Current Annual Practising Certificate
• Excellent communication skills, 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.
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused

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 by Monday 15th June.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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