Clinical Nurse Specialist - Advanced Lung Disease

July

• due to Leave

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

This

is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to be part of a

team that places a focus on patient centred care, for patients with long term

conditions.

This

is a senior nursing role - Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and you will be

working with the Advanced Lung Disease CNS team.

You will also work in

collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

The

role is worked during weekdays -

• hrs

About the Service

The

Cardio-Respiratory Integrated Specialist Services (CRISS) team is a dynamic, innovative, and supportive team.

We provide expert

care (both inpatient and outpatient) to people with a wide range of respiratory

and cardiac conditions.

This includes, Managing Advanced Lung Disease, MND,

Lung Cancer, TB, cystic fibrosis, sleep disorders, heart failure / PAH and

Cardiac Rehabilitation.

The team is supported by two Maori Health workers

within the team.

About you

We are seeking an experienced Respiratory

Nurse who is dynamic and motivated with demonstrated leadership qualities, a

proven ability to communicate effectively and form positive working

relationships at all levels.

The applicant needs to be able to work

autonomously within their practice.

• Clinical

experience - requires a sound knowledge of Respiratory conditions

• Ability

to utilise advanced assessment skills within their practice

• Ability

to co-ordinate the care and management of patients with severe lung

disease

• Hold

or actively working towards a post graduate academic qualification

relevant to the role

• Effective

time management and advanced problem-solving skills

• Proven

ability to offer leadership and education

• Exceptional

interpersonal skills

• Ability

to engage a wide range of people and to build strong effective

relationships within the role

• Competent

computer skills

• Hold

a current driver's licence

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with

a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Maori, 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 Tuesday 14th October.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at