Original
Reviewed
For review
Aug 2000
January 2010
January 2011
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Registered Nurse
Coded to:
Assessment Treatment and Rehabilitation Service
Responsible to:
Manager, AT&R Service
Position size:
as per appointment letter
Functional Relationships:
Internal
Divisional Manager – Medical Services
Duty Manager Officer
Regional Director of Nursing & Midwifery
Clinical Nurse Managers
Clinical Directors
Speciality Nurse Educators
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Medical Staff
Non Clinical Support Staff – Service Co-ordination Staff
Nursing/Midwifery Staff
Southland District Health Board Clinical Services
External
Patients
Families
Key Responsibilities:
To provide holistic, culturally safe nursing care in line with Southland District Health Board’s
clinical care objectives, standards, philosophy and priorities.
Critical Commitment:
1. Southland District Health Board’s Mission Statement “Quality and Humanity in Health”
2. Southland District Health Board’s Business Plan
3. Treaty of Waitangi
Qualifications/Skills/Attributes Required:
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Registered Nurse
Current Practising Certificate
Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to learning and growing
Proven nursing practice and experience
A high standard of clinical and professional practice
A commitment to informed choice principles
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Key Accountabilities
Ensure consistency and quality of
nursing care
Maintain good communication
and interpersonal relationships
within Southland District Health
Board
Ensure the provision of a safe,
clean environment for patients,
staff and visitors.
Actively uphold Southland
District Health Board’s
philosophy, policies and
procedures
Perform such other duties as may
be reasonably required
Be subject to the overall direction
of Southland District Health
Board
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Expected Outcomes
 Accept personal responsibility and accountability for
professional practice.
 Demonstrate effective communications with all staff,
patients, families and other health professionals.
 Actively participate in quality assurance activities.
 Be aware of appropriate legislation and work within
guidelines laid down ie; Poisons Act, Mental Health
Act, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation etc.
 Supervise and assist new nursing staff and students.
 Demonstrate and utilise knowledge and provide the
following concepts in nursing practice:
- individualised care
- discharge planning
- effective documentation
- current nursing theory and practice
 Be familiar with all emergency procedures and
equipment and their use within the hospital.
 Maintain professional skills and knowledge via
education, conferences and courses
 Liaise between, Nursing, Medical and other health
professionals for ultimate care of the client.
 Act in a professional manner in relationships with all
staff to enhance interdisciplinary harmony within the
hospital.
 Demonstrate responsible use of and maintenance of
consumables and equipment.
 Appropriately report incidents and problems to the
Nurse Manager
 Ensure all policies, procedures and standards of
practice of Southland District Health Board, relevant
Acts, Regulations, Employment Contracts and
statutory obligations are adhered to, within the
principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, the
Treaty of Waitangi and recognition of Tangata
Whenua.
 Possess Southland District Health Board
Intravenous, CPR and Emergency Certificates or
undertake to attain them immediately following
appointment.
 Carry out duties as directed in an efficient and
productive manner.
 Comply with Southland District Health Board policies
and directives.
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Personal Qualities, Qualifications And Experience:
EDUCATION
Essential
 Registered Comprehensive Nurse
or Registered General Nurse.
 Current Practising Certificate.
EXPERIENCE AND
KNOWLEDGE
 Proven current nursing practice.
 Cultural awareness and
understanding of the implications
of the Treaty of Waitangi.
SPECIFIC SKILLS
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PERSONAL
QUALITIES
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Problem solving.
Strong interpersonal ability.
Clinical practice.
Effective communication skills.
A commitment to informed choice
principles.
Conflict management skills.
High standards of professional
practice.
A commitment to the delivery of
quality Health Services.
Patient focus.
Team focus.
A sense of humour.
Preferred
 Further relevant professional
education/training.
 Commitment to ongoing
personal education.
 Understanding of current
issues in clinical practice.
 Application of quality
assurance programs in clinical
practice environments.
 Lateral thinker.
 Commitment towards ongoing
education and professional
development.
REMUNERATION SPECIFICATION
NZNO MULTI-EMPLOYER CEA 1/4/2007 TO 31/3/2010
Registered Nurse and
Registered Midwife scale
Effective
1/04/2007
Effective
31/03/2008
Effective
31/03/2009
Step 5
55,620
57,845
60,159
Step 4
50,058
52,060
54,143
Step 3
47,380
49,275
51,246
Step 2
44,599
46,383
48,238
Step 1 (New Grad)
41,200
42,848
44,562
Agreed by:
_____________________________________ (Job Holder’s Signature)
_____________________________________ (Employer’s Signature)
_____________________________________ Date
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