Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Outpatients

Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Outpatients0.8FTE (32 hours aweek), Fixed Term till October

• due to Parental LeaveThe clinic is openbetween 7 : 30 am to 5 : 30pm Monday to Friday, shifts will be within thesehoursHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders.About the RoleWe are looking for enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join usin Ophthalmology Outpatients on a fixed term contract.The Eye Clinic is a very busy and demanding service that isstaffed by a dedicated team of Nurses, Orthoptists, Optometrists andTechnicians who work closely with our highly skilled and specialisedOphthalmologists to meet the eye health needs of the people of Canterbury.As a nurse in the eye clinic, you'll be responsible for undertaking ophthalmicassessment on a wide range of patients, with varying ophthalmic conditions,both acute and chronic.

You will help manage acutely unwell patients thatpresent from the community and the ward.

You will perform a variety ofdifferent scans and technical assessments on patients and assist nurses anddoctors with sterile procedures and assessments.

You will be working alongsidea house officer to undertake preadmission assessments on patients requiringsurgery and provide the patient with education about the surgery andpost-operative needs.We offer a great team environment and are supportive ofprofessional development.About the ServiceChristchurch Outpatients works across four floors of ourpurpose-built facility.

We provide nursing support and care for up to thirtydifferent Specialities.About you1+ years experience inOphthalmologyExcellent communicationskills, interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationshipswith a strong patient focus.Ability to work underpressureExcellent timemanagement and attention to detailWork collaboratively ina multidisciplinary team.The ability to beadaptable, flexible and solution focusedRegistered with theNursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual PractisingCertificate (APC)Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te WhatuOra is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we arebetter positioned to understand and service our community.Wewelcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.How to ApplyPlease note this role isopen only to current staff of Health New Zealand.

Please do not apply if youare notcurrentlyemployed by Health New Zealand.To apply please click 'apply now.'

All applicationsmust be submitted through our online careers' portal byThursday 16th October.If youhave any questions about the role,please contact

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