Clinical Nurse Specialist Wahi Oranga Nelson

New Zealand Government

  • New Zealand
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist at Wāhi Oranga Inpatient Adult Mental Health Nelson
  • Be part of a vibrant team committed to person-centred care
  • Work collaboratively to help lead best practice for high needs clients transitioning to the community
  • Permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Registered Nurse with extensive mental health nursing expertise. You will have advanced specialist knowledge of the health needs, preferences and circumstances to optimise the individual - s health and well-being at various phases across the continuum of care for acute mental health inpatients. A demonstrated commitment to guiding least restrictive practice and supporting best practice initiatives.This role will also provide clinical expertise and leadership to ensure safe and effective services to individual tangata whaiora, with high needs and complexity, who currently reside in the community to support these consumers to remain in the community and support least restrictive treatment options.The role has a key focus on the teaching of health professionals, patients and whānau through facilitation of both formal and informal learning opportunities. This also includes leading the development of a model of care that supports staff to work to the top of their scope of practice by identifying and supporting training needs and oversight.About the TeamWe value our cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, as sense of calm, openness, humour and respect across disciplines and engender confidence, trust and rapport with tangata whaiora and their support networks.We work with people of our community to promote, encourage and enable their health, wellbeing and independence by providing flexible responsive integrated mental health and addiction services.Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)About YouYou will have at least five years working in Mental Health tertiary and secondary services, including participating in service and care planning within multidisciplinary teams of professionals focused on effective delivery of mental health and addiction care.Additional key requirements for the position include:
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (minimum) working towards Masters in Nursing qualification.
  • Extensive clinical expertise within mental health care and education to people with acute or enduring severe mental illness.
  • Evidence of attainment of Expert Portfolio on the PDRP (or working towards).
  • Current registration and annual practising certificate.
  • Leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills integral to continuity of service delivery.
  • Good time management skills and ability to manage work in a planned and coordinated manner.
As a key clinical leadership position within the inpatient mental health service at Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough Health) the CNS role will provide the next step in advanced nursing practice. You will enjoy working in partnership with patients, whānau and multidisciplinary practitioners providing key evidence-based nursing knowledge, practice and leadership to achieve optimum outcomes for people in our community with acute or enduring mental health needs. Working to deliver services to national standards for restraint minimisation and safe practice.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 03.10.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on or for more role specific questions please contact Tamarin Macleod Charge Nurse Manager Wahi Oranga on Tamarin.Macleod@nmdhb.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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