Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mhaid Ed

# Clinical Nurse Specialist - MHAID EDHealth 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
• The Clinical Nurse Specialist role will work across both urban and rural Emergency Departments within Southern; acting in the roles of educator, consultant, researcher, leader / change agent in the pursuit of excellence and improved health outcomes for people experiencing mental distress.
• Tasks include but are not limited to the following :
• Building the capability and confidence of staff working in the Emergency Department (ED) and other locations people present in crises
• Support the professional development of clinical, non-clinical and administration staff who interact with individuals (and their whanau or support people) presenting with mental health needs or in distress
• Assist in building the capability of the front-line workforce to respond confidently and professionally to mental health crises events
• Act as a wellbeing resource for the ED teams to support front-line staff
• Utilise excellent interpersonal skills and model professionalism, in the context of people experiencing mental distress and its impact
• About the Team / Service / Location
• 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday, 22 December

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton

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