Job Description
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) ElderHealth or CNS candidate | Horowhenua Health Centre | Permanent Part Time FTE negotiable
Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation – Te Uru Whakamauora
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 Role
We have an opportunity for a senior nurse to join the Clinical Nurse Specialist, ElderHealth team. Our team provides community focused, culturally responsive, integrated health care for kaumatua and older adults in our region.
The role encompasses both the community ElderHealth specialist nursing service, and involvement in the transdisciplinary OPAL (Older Person's Assessment and Liaison) Community Service.
We are seeking to recruit a senior nurse who can ensure the delivery of clinical and cultural best practice across the region. This role will be based in Horowhenua but supported by a team of senior nurses who engage in comprehensive assessments and support, within the care continuum in a variety of care settings including people's homes, throughout Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua, Midcentral region.
About the Location
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here
About you
Applications for this position are invited from nurses who have the following attributes:
Excellent knowledge of complex health conditions, frailty, dementia, and elder health
Can provide advanced nursing expertise, clinical assessment and co-ordination of support
Demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, solution strengths based and focused problem solving
Enable and empower clients and their family/whānau to participate in whānau centred engagement
Have confidence and passion to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams, community organisations and cultural groups to support an inclusive, innovative, culturally responsive and respectful service
Proven leadership, and ability to engage with tangata whenua and iwi providers is an advantage for this role
A postgraduate qualification with prescribing qualifications or willingness to obtain is a pre-requisite
PDRP – Senior Nurse
Benefits
An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
A professional and supportive culture and team setting
Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
Tailored wellness programmes
Working at Health New Zealand
Health 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 Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rose Blair, Clinical Nurse Specialist, ElderHealth Team Lead.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
