District Nurse

Location: Gore, Southland, New Zealand
Industry: Nursing – Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)
Employment: Full Time

SIGN ON BONUS OF $3,000
BONUS AFTER SIX AND NINE MONTHS
PAID AIFARE
4 WEEKS RENT AND ACCOMODATION ASSISTANCE

Purpose of Position

This position aims to provide clinical nursing in community based practice in order to bring about continual improvement in patient care outcomes. The District Registered Nurse will enhance community based nursing practice through the application of nursing knowledge and education to foster the advancement of high quality District Nursing Services.

The Registered Nurse will participate in the clinical running requirements of the district nursing service on a day to day basis and develop a close working relationship with other members of the multidisciplinary team and other relevant stakeholders.

When required the District Registered Nurse will participate in the inpatient care delivery area.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Registered Nurse/Comprehensive Nurse with current Practising Certificate
• A minimum of one – two years clinical practice
• Current driver’s licence with good driving record

Skills / Knowledge & Personal Qualities

• High professional, personal and clinical standards
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in working in the community
• Experience in wound and palliative care
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Efficient, thorough and organised work practices
• Professional attitude and work ethic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment towards ongoing professional development (with relevance to district nursing and community practice)
• Commitment to organisational goals, values and standards
• Demonstrates competence with computers
• Ability to learn new technologies and cope with change

Key Tasks

Provision of Clinical care in the District Nursing Service Environment

Accepts responsibility for the delivery of safe quality treatment and support services in the person’s home or designated clinical area which meets the needs of the patients, care givers and service requirements optimally at a time convenient to the recipient.

Leadership & Teamwork

Provides clear leadership, direction and vision within the team environment to ensure a safe supportive and efficient environment exists within the community area.

Health & Safety 

To promote a sound and safe work environment in a community-based setting.

Advocacy

Participate in a team environment which enables and encourages team members to act as their patient advocate.

Cultural Safety 

Provide culturally safe care to patients, their families, and visitors in their home environment or other clinical setting.

Continuous Quality Improvement 

Participate in continuous improvement programme to enhance client care and to meet the expectations.

Professional Development 

Accepts responsibility for own professional development to maintain and expand current knowledge base and skills.