Clinical Methods | Nurse Patient Finders

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 4,000 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers.  We are committed to improving the health of our local, national and global communities through excellence in teaching, research, service and engagement.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have two unique opportunities supporting teaching of Year 3 medical students undertaking our Clinical Methods course. These roles are will be responsible to recruit patients who are inpatients in Waitakere Hospital and North Shore Hospital, to take part in bedside teaching with Clinical Methods Tutors (doctors).

There are two vacancies; one part time, fixed term position at North Shore Hospital and one part time, fixed term position at Waitakere Hospital.  These roles will be from 15 August to 13 October; no work is required during student University Holidays when they arise. 

Both roles require a Registered Nurse with a current Practising Certificate with a minimum of two years nursing experience within New Zealand and a current validated CPR and/or Advanced Life Support certification.

Job Details are as follows:

North Shore Hospital
0.4FTE; 15 hours per week to be completed over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings before 12pm

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Waitakere Hospital
0.16FTE; 6 hours per week to be completed over Tuesday and Thursday mornings before 12pm

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Remuneration: $82,200 pro rated to the part time hours of each role.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to develop and maintain networks within the University and DHB in a way that best supports the needs of patients and of students.
• Ability to analyse and respond to patient issues

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
Waitemata Clinical Campus is part of the School of Medicine, located at North Shore Hospital and Waitakere Hospital. It provides clinical education to cohorts of medical students, mainly in Years 4, 5 and 6 of the six-year medical course. The School of Medicine also runs a 7-week course for Year 3 medical students to give them a first introduction or life on hospital wards, and to how to take and report a clinical history and examination. This course is known as the Clinical Methods Course.

He kōrero mōu | About you
You will display a high level of cultural competence, have the demonstrated ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and to respond appropriately and calmly in crisis situations, and to perform under pressure.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 8 June 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Deborah Clifford via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz