Community Wound Care Nurse, Tauranga

Total Care

Community Wound Care Nurse

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  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Tauranga


Job Description

Wound Care Nurse
We are open to hearing from applicants near Tauranga & Whakatane

Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?
Total Care Health Service are a leading and trusted provider of wound care services to ACC. We provide assessment of acute and complex wounds using products that are up to date and are at the leading edge of the wound management process.

He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role
You will be an experienced Registered Nurse with specialist wound care skills, IV and Urinary Catheter Management skills. No day will be the same, visiting clients at their home, workplace, or place of study.

Our community nursing services operate seven days a week. This is a permanent fulltime position of 40 hours per week working rostered days including weekends and public holidays.

If you have previous clinical experience as a district nurse, surgical or wound care experience we would love to hear from you! We provide ongoing in-service education on a regular basis.

He aha ai mātou? | Why Us?

  • A supportive Nationwide team with a strong values-based culture
  • A passionate business that promotes diversity and inclusion and is reflective of the communities we serve
  • Wide range of responsibilities caring for people receiving Te Whatu Ora, Whaikaha and ACC services
  • We offer:
  • Comprehensive induction and preceptor programme
  • The support of a dedicated team of Clinical Nurse Leaders
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Tablet and phone
  • Current wound care technologies to choose from
  • Access to learning and professional development


Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi | About this position and the requirements

  • A qualified nurse with a current NZ practicing certificate and a right to work in NZ
  • A demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the workplace
  • Hold a current, clean full drivers' license
  • Intermediate level computer and on-line information recording skills
  • Up for a challenge in a field of nursing that is exciting, varied and evolving


Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga | Desired skills and experience

  • Previous DN, surgical or wound experience beneficial but not essential
  • Wound care and surgical experience
  • Experienced in long term conditions, aged residential care, or medical nursing highly desirable
  • Actively demonstrates the ability and desire to show cultural sensitivity, awareness and understanding of diversity
  • Total Care Health and Access Community Health is all about enabling our communities and making that small but impactful effect on our communities around Aotearoa.


For any questions, please email recruitment@access.org.nz

Or apply now!

Please note that all applicants must possess the right to work in New Zealand. We are not currently offering visa sponsorship


Hard Skills Required

  • First Aide

Soft Skills Required

  • Communication
  • Coordination
  • Time Management

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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