Perioperative, Dunedin Hospital * Salary band - $114,000 - $121,000 p.a pro-rata and Kiwisaver * Permanent vacancy * 1 FTE / 40 hours per week * Step into managementWe are on the lookout for a passionate, experienced nurse to step into a Clinical Nurse Coordinator position to provide direction. Dunedin Hospital has 9 Operating Theatres, each one with a designated Clinical Nurse Coordinator to provide leadership and promote flow and coordination for a cluster of surgical specialties.Mō te tūranga - About the role * Champion and promote Quality Improvement Initiatives within the Perioperative Department * Provide specialist nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery, and the mentoring of staff * Collaborate across the perioperative team acting in the roles of clinician, educator, consultant, researcher, and leader/change agent in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes * Establish and promote clinical nursing professional standards * Coordinate and implement best practice principles * Develop and sustain constructive relationships that enhance your ability to influence * Model a partnership approach with all stakeholders * Ensure effective day to day management and coordination across shifts in the operating theatreView position descriptionMōu ake - About you * A natural, confident leader * Leads from the front and by example * An adept problem solver * Confidence to make sound clinical and leadership decisions * Advanced communication skills * Can build successful working relationships * Experience in de-escalation and conflict resolutionYou will need to be a registered and experienced nurse well-versed in managing resources with an in-depth understanding of delivering sound clinical work through motivating others. Perioperative experience is essential.Mō mātou - About usTe Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Utu whānui - Salary rangeThis role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($114,025 p.a) and Step 2 ($121,444 p.a pro-rata) of the Designated Senior Nurse scale, Grade 1.Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Tuesday, 30 April 2024Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.Tono ināianei - Apply nowFor further information please contact Ben Kingsbury, Recruitment Advisor,
[email protected] conversations will be confidential in nature.Pre-employment checksIn the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following: * Occupational health assessment * Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks * Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)To applyWe only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/