Ear Nurse-Masterton

Audika


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Masterton, Wellington
Contract type: Part time
Role Purpose:

To provide specialized ear care through a professional, high quality ear health micro-suction specialist service. Through this service, identify ear health issues to be able to provide appropriate treatments.

Key Accountabilities:


  • Perform procedures such as micro-suction to remove earwax and other obstructions
  • Diagnose and treat ear conditions, identifying issues such as infections, hearing loss and other ear-related health problems and provide appropriate treatments.
  • Educate patients, offering guidance on ear health, preventative care, and how to manage chronic conditions.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals by working closely with audiologists and Audiometrists, general practitioners and other specialists to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained and repaired to a professional standard
  • Maintain and comply with appropriate infectious control procedures.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting examinations, treatments, and follow-up care.
  • Facilitation of Hearing Screening assessments via the AMTAS units (if applicable). Training will be provided


Qualifications:


  • Previous clinical experience as an Ear Health Nurse Micro-Suction Specialist. (preferable)
  • A fully registered General Nurse as recognised by the New Zealand Nursing Council.


Experience:


  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Ability to think creatively when reviewing data and to develop resultant action plans
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in being a valued part of a cohesive team
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in other MS Office programmes highly desirable


Skills and Abilities:


  • Competent knowledge of all Ear Health Specialist issues, solutions, management and treatments.
  • Competent at meeting clients Ear Health needs or referring on if and when appropriate.
  • Seeks advice and support from other relevant professionals when required.
  • Is able to work in various work environments and clinic locations as needed by the demands of the business.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
  • Meticulous attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and precise execution of procedures.
  • Strong teamwork skills to work effectively with audiologists, general practitioners, and other healthcare providers.
  • Competent at report writing to clients, referrers and other allied health professions as required.


We are offering:


  • A competitive renumeration package Salary part-time (Ideally Tuesday & Wedn 0.4FTE).
  • Professional development.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Birthday and Christmas gifts
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