Our client is looking for experienced Theatre Nurses (more than 2 years) to work in their highly specialised, technically advanced environment collaborating with Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Technicians and Allied health professionals in comprehensive planning and assessment of the theatre patients needs.
Work Experience / Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse Annual Practicing Certificate.
Overseas nurses need to comply to NZ Nursing Council's requirements for registration, amongst others you may need to pass an IELTS test with a score of 7 or higher (academic).
Previous Perioperative experience is preferred however a comprehensive training programme is available.
Skills / Knowledge
Knowledge of asepsis and infection control.
Demonstrates a surgical conscience.
Demonstrates a surgical conscience.
Demonstrates the ability to fulfil the role of the Scrub nurse and Circulating nurse.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to being actively involved in quality processes including conducting quality audits within the area.
Commitment to developing a professional portfolio or working towards same within 6 months of employment.
Basic IV certificate to be completed within 3 months.
Attributes
Act vigilantly as a patient advocate.
Shows interest in the work of the Perioperative Nurses College.
Participates and accepts responsibility for delegated roles such as Infection Control, Health and Safety and Quality.
Commitment to ongoing education.
Supports the ACN within the speciality.
Has the ability to act up as the ACN as appropriate.
A reasonable level of fitness is required to cope with the demanding physical requirements of the job. The following denote the key physical requirements for the position:
standing, walking, bending, sitting, stairs, simple grasping, fine manipulation, operating machinery / equipment, lifting, overhead reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, crouching, squatting, manual handling of people, other reaching, and ability to participate in personal restraint if required.
Overseas nurses need to comply to NZ Nursing Council's requirements for registration, amongst others you need to pass an IELTS test with a score of 7 or higher (academic).
Forward CV's to xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xx.xx, quoting reference OO03
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