Registered Nurse - Patients at Risk Team (0.8FTE)

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough

NELSON HOSPITAL

Permanent 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)

• Bring your acute coronary and/or intensive care nursing experience to this exciting new service. You will be a supportive team member focused on achieving optimum health outcomes for patients requiring intensive care services

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we’ve got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
The Patient at Risk (PAR) service supports acutely unwell patients on the wards and provides a conduit to ICCU. This is a 24/7 nursing led service, with full consultant support.
The PAR service uses a multi-disciplinary approach to identify patients at risk of, or developing, critical illness in the general ward environment. The emphasis is on support and helping to educate ward staff to recognise clinical deterioration and rapidly initiate an appropriate escalation of care.
The PAR team respond to medical emergencies, acute referrals and ICCU follow-ups across all inpatient services. The service will provide 24/7 cover, with the expectation you will work across all shifts, Monday to Sunday. The PAR team will be line managed by the CNM ICCU.

KO WAI HE KAITONO TŌTIKA? (WHO IS AN APPROPRIATE APPLICANT?)

We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals who have a passion for providing care to the deteriorating patient. If you have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise competing demands and a willingness to share your skills and knowledge we encourage you to apply.

Please refer the Job description for details