Clinical Nurse Specialist at Wāhi Oranga Inpatient Adult Mental Health Nelson
Be part of a vibrant team committed to person-centred care
Work collaboratively to help lead best practice for high needs clients transitioning to the community
Permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday
HealthNew Zealand | 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 the Role
We are looking for an enthusiasticand experienced Senior Registered Nurse with extensive mental health nursingexpertise. You will have advanced specialist knowledge of the healthneeds, preferences and circumstances to optimise the individual - s health andwell-being at various phases across the continuum of care for acute mentalhealth inpatients. A demonstrated commitment to guiding least restrictivepractice and supporting best practice initiatives.This role will also provideclinical expertise and leadership to ensure safe and effective services toindividual tangata whaiora, with high needs and complexity, who currentlyreside in the community to support these consumers to remain in the communityand support least restrictive treatment options.The role has a keyfocus on the teaching of health professionals, patients and whānau through facilitation of bothformal and informal learning opportunities. This also includes leading the development ofa model of care that supports staff to work to the top of their scope of practiceby identifying and supporting training needs and oversight.
About the Team
We value our cohesive teamculture of collaborative practice, as sense of calm, openness, humour andrespect across disciplines and engender confidence, trust and rapport with tangatawhaiora and their support networks.We work with people ofour community to promote, encourage and enable their health, wellbeing andindependence by providing flexible responsive integrated mental health andaddiction services.Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the top ofthe south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largestemployer. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spreadacross the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can bechallenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard tomake a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
About You
You will have at least five yearsworking in Mental Health tertiary and secondary services, including participatingin service and care planning within multidisciplinary teams of professionalsfocused on effective delivery of mental health and addiction care.
Additionalkey requirements for the position include
Post-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (minimum) working towards Masters in Nursing qualification.
Extensive clinical expertise within mental health care and education to people with acute or enduring severe mental illness.
Evidence of attainment of Expert Portfolio on the PDRP (or working towards).
Current registration and annual practising certificate.
Leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills integral to continuity of service delivery.
Good time management skills and ability to manage work in a planned and coordinated manner.As a key clinicalleadership position within the inpatient mental health service at Te Whatu Ora(Nelson Marlborough Health) the CNS role will provide the next step in advancednursing practice. You will enjoy working in partnership with patients, whānauand multidisciplinary practitioners providing key evidence-based nursingknowledge, practice and leadership to achieve optimum outcomes forpeople in our community with acute or enduring mental health needs. Working todeliver services to national standards for restraint minimisation and safepractice.
Working at Health New Zealand
HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusiveso that we are better positioned to understand and service our community
Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.
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If you haveany general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on or formore role specific questions please contact Tamarin Macleod Charge NurseManager Wahi Oranga on
We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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