Clinical Nurse Specialist Emergency Department Wairau

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Clinical Nurse Specialist - Emergency Department (Elderly & Frailty Care)
• Wairau Hospital
• Full Time (40 hours a week)
• Be part of an innovative and supportive Emergency Department team
• Develop your skills in a specialist role with opportunities for training and career progression
• Make a meaningful difference for some of our most vulnerable patients
• Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.
• About theRole
• Provide specialist clinical assessment and intervention for older and frail patients in the Emergency Department.
• Act as a key resource for colleagues, offering advice and support in the management of complex needs.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including geriatricians, therapists, social care, and community partners to deliver safe and effective care pathways.
• Contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement projects focused on frailty care.
• Support education and training for nursing and medical staff on the recognition and management of frailty.
• About theTeam / Service / Location
• At Te Whatu Ora, NelsonMarlborough, we are committed to delivering person-centred, safe, andcompassionate care to every patient who comes through our doors. As demand onemergency services grows, we recognise the importance of early recognition andspecialist support for our older and frailer patients.
• About you
• We are now seeking a ClinicalNurse Specialist (CNS) with expertise, or a strong interest, in elderly andfrailty care to join our Emergency Department team. This is an excitingopportunity to make a real impact on the patient journey, reducing unnecessaryadmissions, improving outcomes, and supporting patients and families at a timeof real need.
• Registered Nurse with significant clinical experience, ideally within emergency, acute, or frailty settings.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
• Passion for improving the care of older people and those living with frailty.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, with or working towards specialist / advanced qualifications.
• Commitment to collaborative working across teams and services.
• Working atHealth New Zealand
• Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community
• Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.
• How toApply
• To applyplease click '
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• .' All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal by
• If you have any generalquestions please contact the nursing recruiter on or for more role specific questionsplease contact Simon Langford Charge Nurse Manager Emergency Department / HighDependency / Acute Assessment Unit Wairau on
• We willreview applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process,before the closing date of this advert.
• | Location : | Wairau Hospital |

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