Registered Nurse - Part Time (0.9 FTE) 12 Months Parental Leave Cover

at  Clutha Health First

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Registered Nurse
Location: Balclutha, Otago
Reports To: Team Leader
Number of Direct Reports: Not Applicable
Date: May 2022

ACCOUNTABILITIES PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• The staff member will perform such other duties as • That all other additional duties are performed in an
reasonably required by the manger in accordance with efficient manner, at the required time and within a
the conditions of the position. negotiated timeframe.
• Maintain high standards of performance • Meet the performance expectations as identified in the

Staff Development Performance Appraisal process.

• Undertake annual CPR, OSH, Fire Training and any other

service requirement training as per Clutha Health First

CQI plan and procedures.

• Perform all duties in a responsible manner; with due

care for the health and safety of self and other
employees, patients and the general public, within the
limit of his/her knowledge base.
• Ensure the provision of a safe and clean environment • Ensure maintenance and responsible use of

for patient, staff and visitors consumables and equipment.

• Ensure appropriate reporting of incidents, equipment

faults and problems to the Manager.

• Practice is safe and meets legal requirements.
• Practice protects and enhances individual rights.
• All records are maintained to meet policy and

procedure requirements.

• Maintain knowledge of fire and Civil Defence

procedures

• Be familiar with and implement Infection Control in all

daily activities.
• Maintain good communication and interpersonal • Act in a professional manner in relationships with all
relationships within Clutha Health First staff to enhance interdisciplinary harmony within the
facility
• Adopt a philosophy which encourages flexibility, • Ensure all policies, procedures and standards of
cooperation, collaboration and co -ordination of practice of CCHCL, relevant Acts, Regulations,
service delivery in an integrated patient orientated Employment contracts and statutory obligations are
system adhered to, in the interest of client safety, good
employer requirements of the Health & Disability
Services Act and within the principles of Equal
Employment Opportunity, the Treaty of Waitangi and

recognition of Tangata Whenua.

• Be flexible and prepared to work outside traditional

boundaries to develop flexibility and achieve efficiency.

CHANGES TO POSITION DESCRIPTION

From time to time it may be necessary to consider changes to the position description in response to the changing nature
of our work environment – including technological requirements or statutory changes. This Position Description may be
reviewed as part of the preparation for your annual performance and development review.

ACKNOWLEDGED / ACCEPTED:

Employee Name
Employee Signature Date
Team Leader Name:
Team Leader Signature: Date

ADDENDUM: POSITION SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Registered Nurse: Inpatient Ward
The Inpatient Ward offers a wide variety of acute medical, medical stabilisation, resuscitation, rehabilitation, and palliative care
services. The ward admits general medical patients, rehabilitation patients, e.g., those with heart failure, exacerbation of COPD, post
stroke rehabilitation, recovery from joint surgery e.g., hip replacement, knee replacement or improvement of health status of the
more debilitated elderly. In addition, the ward also covers the afterhours GP service seven days a week as well as providing nursing
support to the Mobile Surgical Services bus.

KEY ATTRIBUTES/ AND SPECIFIC SKILLSET REQUIREMENTS:

The attributes required for a person to be fully competent in position are as follows:
Education and Qualifications • Competent Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP)

(or equivalent level of learning) profile/portfolio or completion of same within 12 months, (preferable)

• Commitment to completing mandatory training and self-learning packages within

agreed timeframes, as required by the service and organisation.

Experience • Two-year post registration experience (preferred)

• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
• Experience or interest in general medical nursing an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills • Provision of care to patients with acute and chronic medical conditions

• Provision of care & management of patients in rehabilitation programmes, post-

surgery, or medical conditions.

• Provision of palliative care to terminally ill patients utilising the Te Ara Whakapiri

guidelines

• IV Certification, IV Cannulation/Venepuncture, BiPAP, PICC, including all learning

modules as required

• Core Advanced Certification (Level 6), Lab Analysis
• Clinical assessment skills – specific to the Inpatient Area and/or afterhours GP service
• Resuscitation, medical stabilisation & surgical skills - specific to Inpatient Area and/or

supporting the Mobile Surgical Bus

• Demonstrated effective time management and prioritisation.
• Willingness to undertake post graduate education related to general medical nursing

issues.
Other • Be flexible in duties including enabling cover for annual, sick and education leave
and/or agreed roster changes.

ACKNOWLEDGED / ACCEPTED:

Employee Name
Employee Signature Date
Team Leader Name:
Team Leader Signature: Date

OUR PURPOSE

Collaborate – Innovate – Advocate … for a healthy community.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Registered nurses use nursing knowledge and judgement to assess health needs, provide care and to advise & support
people to manage their health.
They practise independently and in collaboration with other health professionals, perform general nursing functions,
delegate to and direct enrolled nurses and others. They provide comprehensive assessments to develop, implement and
evaluate an integrated plan of health care, and provide interventions that require substantial scientific and professional
knowledge, skills and clinical decision making. They do this in a range of settings in partnership with individuals, families,
whanau and communities.
Registered nurses may practise in a variety of clinical contexts depending on their education/training and practice
experience. They may also use this expertise to manage, teach, evaluate and research nursing practice.
Registered nurses are accountable for ensuring that all the health services they provide are consistent with their education
and assessed competence, meet legislative requirements and are supported by appropriate standards.
Some registered nurses will have conditions on their scope of practice, if their qualifications or experience limit them to a
specific area of practice
https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/Public/Nursing/Scopesofpractice/RegisteredNurse/NCNZ/nursing-
section/Registerednurse.aspx
03 419 0500
info@chf.co.nz
www.cluthahealth.co.nz
9-11 Charlotte Street, PO Box, 46, Balclutha

• The registered nurse is accountable for the day-to-day delivery of care and management of own workload.

• Issues and problems outside the scope of practice and knowledge and skills of the registered nurse should be referre