Transfer Nurse – Emergency Department Dunedin – Otago

Fixed-term positions to 31/08/2022

Part-time – 0.7FTE (28 hours per week)

Generally rostered afternoon shifts – flexibility required

Acute care experience highly desirable

Dunedin Hospital’s Emergency Department has two positions for two experienced Registered Nurses to join their team in the newly created position of Transfer Nurse on a part-time, fixed-term basis.

About the role

This newly developed role of the COVID Response Transfer nurse is to assist with the transferring of complex patients that require experienced nursing input. Working in the ‘Red Stream’ you will be supporting patient flow to ensure patients who are have or have a high suspicion of Covid-19 presenting in the Emergency Department are assessed and transferred through the department, other clinical areas and the wards efficiently and effectively. These transfers will require organisation to ensure a safe travel route along with experience and understanding of the complexities of equipment that may be required. This is certainly a dynamic and interesting area to work. It goes without saying that an opportunity such as this lends itself to enhancing professional development and a well-rounded skill set.

About you

We’re looking for a nurse who ideally has previous acute emergency or critical care nursing experience, is core competent, able to work independently and at the same time genuinely interested in the best outcome for both patient and team.

While the hours of work are generally afternoon shifts, some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the service.

To succeed in this role you will need to have the following:

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
• Core competent
• Two-three years post – graduate experience
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Previous experience in an acute setting is highly desirable

The location

Now is a great time to re-locate to the Southern District if you were considering the move the Southern District offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, affordable housing and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it’s the outdoors – kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; or theatre, live-music or art or shopping and dining out – there’s literally something for everyone. Check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ or check out Discover Invercargill for what we can offer you and your whanau.

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Closing date: Sunday, 8 May 2022.

Due to the fast paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change and we may commence interviews prior to closing date. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Do you currently work for Southern DHB? If so, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

For further information please contact Diane Wilson, Recruitment Advisor, email: diane.wilson@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirements

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Southern DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated and have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job/RN-Covid-Transfer-Nurse-Emergency-Department-Dunedin/773464110/