Preassessment Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Pre-Assessment

Location: The Rutherford Clinic, Wellington

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time hours to suit candidate

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in a Pre-Assessment role, supporting patients undergoing a range of endoscopic and clinic-based procedures. This role involves conducting comprehensive pre-assessments either via telephone or face-to-face, ensuring patients are well-prepared and safe for their upcoming procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-assessment consultations for patients scheduled for procedures such as:

• Gastroscopy

• Colonoscopy
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Dilatation
• Bravo pH monitoring
• Capsule endoscopy
• Ano-rectal or oesophageal manometry
• Breath testing
• Alimetry

• Assess patient medical history, medications, allergies, and risk factors.

• Identify patients requiring face-to-face assessments due to language barriers, clinical complexity, or post-clinic needs.

• Liaise with proceduralists, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and safety.

• Provide clear pre-procedure instructions and education to patients and their whānau.

• Document assessments accurately in the patient management system.

• Escalate concerns or findings that may impact the safety or appropriateness of the planned procedure.

Skills & Experience:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in endoscopy, surgical, or pre-assessment settings.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport over the phone and in person.

• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work autonomously.

• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.

• Commitment to culturally safe and patient-centered care.

Desirable Attributes:

• Previous experience in pre-assessment or endoscopy nursing.

• Knowledge of sedation and anaesthetic risk factors.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing clinical needs and patient volumes.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily based at The Rutherford Clinic, we have two sites, (Lower Hutt and Wellington).

• Pre-assessments are typically conducted over the phone from the clinic; however, face-to-face assessments may be required.

• Standard business hours with occasional flexibility depending on patient needs.

• Full orientation will be provided along with ongoing education.