Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Outpatients

• Christchurch Outpatient Building
• 0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Fixed Term till October 2026 due to Parental Leave
• The clinic is open between 7:30 am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, shifts will be within these hours
  

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 enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join us in Ophthalmology Outpatients on a fixed term contract.

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.

As a 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. 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. You will be working alongside a house officer to undertake preadmission assessments on patients requiring surgery and provide the patient with education about the surgery and post-operative needs.

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

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.

About you

• 1+ years experience in Ophthalmology
• 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
• 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 Thursday 16th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact nila.gopal@tewhatuora.govt.nz