Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Porirua / Kapiti locality

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te WhatuOra. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora
• Location :
• Based Porirua-Kapitilocality andcovers the rapid response function across the entire District.
• Contract :
• Fixed Term, Full Time(1 FTE)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a healthsystem underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care,and excellence.
• About the Role
• This is a 18 monthsecondment opportunity to step into the senior nursing position of ClinicalNurse Specialist (CNS) for the Porirua / Kapiti locality and including a role indeveloping the rapid response function across the district to ensure continuityof care and best practise standards are applied by the nursing workforce. Inaddition, they provide expertise and specialty advice as required throughoutthe organisation. This role will work across the continuum of health carecontributing to the multi- disciplinary team (MDT) with the aim of improvingnursing practices and achieving equitable health outcomes.Quality improvementis an important priority. The CNS will provide leadership across clinicalenvironments to identify and support practice improvements and theimplementation of evidence-based practice.Supporting changeimplementation is an important aspect of this role. The environment is one ofcontinuing change. The CNS role needs to be an advocate for the organisation'sstrategic direction and change programme providing leadership that enables and supportsthe change.The Clinical NurseSpecialist (CNS) working in mental health, addiction and IntellectualDisability services must actively reflect on their work and practice, they willwork in ways that enhance the team to support the recovery of serviceusers.The CNS willrespond to the changing needs of the service, performing other tasks asrequired. TheCNS is expected tocontribute to the implementation of District and nursing goals and values, andto promote Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley asa centre of excellence for nursing practice.
• About the Team / Service Location
• The Local Specialist AdultMental Health and Addiction Services are delivered from three identifiedlocalities (Wellington City, Kāpiti-Porirua, and Hutt Valley-Wairarapa), toprovide the specialist mental health and addiction treatment for tāngatawhaiora who live in each locality. Each locality operates as a single team ofclinicians who provide a set of core functions to the local community from thehome bases. This role is based in the Porirua / Kapiti Locality and willalso require you to attend other localities as part of developing the rapidresponse function.
• About you
• You will have;
• Have at least four years' experience aligning with Mental Health, Addiction or Intellectual Disability Nursing.
• Has experience in leadership, coaching and mentoring approaches.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Experience in practice development and quality improvement strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NZ Health System understanding including equity issues.
• Professional leadership and emerging issues for the nursing profession. EssentialProfessional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations :
• Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ).
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and scope appropriate to MHAIDS.
• Completion of an undergraduate (leading to registration) or post graduate program in mental health or intellectual disability nursing.
• Masters in Nursing or enrolment in same (60 credits).
• Expert (or equivalent) on PDRP, and a personal commitment to on-going learning and development including attainment / maintenance of PDRP.
• Full drivers licence.
• Working at Health New Zealand
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving ofwellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofAotearoa / New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health NewZealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equalemployment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcomeapplication from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
• How to Apply
• Pleasenote this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora. Please do notapply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora
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• .' All applicationsmust be submitted through our online careers' portal by 18
• thNovember.
• If you have any questionsabout the role, please contact
• We will review applications as received and mayproceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of thisadvertisement.
• | Location : | Kapiti Coast |

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