Registered Nurse – Infection Prevention And Control

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Registered Nurse – Infection Prevention and Control

Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton

0.6 FTE (24 hours a week), Permanent role

Monday to Friday between 08 :

• : 30 hrs (roster to be based on IPC Service needs in negotiation with successful applicant)

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.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Our team Te Ratonga Arai Mate- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Service & Arakato o Tangaroa – Vessel Health Preservation and Intravenous Access is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse.

We are keen to find the right person to join our dynamic team.

You will be given the opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise across the IPC core business areas of this exciting specialty including : Built Environment and Healthcare Facility Design, Education, Environmental Management, Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices, Surveillance, and Vascular Access Management.

In this role, you would provide advice on infection prevention and control measures to ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors to Te Tai o Poutini and Waitaha facilities, as a member of this transalpine nursing team.

You will guide and support staff in clinical areas, laboratories and maintenance and engineering to implement appropriate IPC practices in their work areas to minimise risk of infection transmission.

About the service

Our integrated team Te Ratonga Arai Mate - Infection Prevention and Control Service & Arakato o Tangata – Vessel Health Preservation and Intravenous Access strategically deploy resources promoting best practice standards in infection prevention and control as well as vessel health preservation and intravenous therapy to improve safety for patients, staff and visitors to our health care facilities.

About You

You will be given the opportunity to gain knowledge and expand your clinical capabilities in the exciting specialty practice area of Infection Prevention and Control.

Your clinical knowledge and experience in addition to diplomacy, respect and professionalism, will be key to engaging with staff and patients to ensure your success in this role.

A passion for promoting quality patient outcomes in infection prevention and control is essential and a full orientation programme and training will be provided.

Ability to work Monday to Friday between 08 : 00 and 16 : 30 hrs.

Registered with 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

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