Clinical Nurse Specialist - West Coast

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• West Coast - Older Persons Mental Health, Clinical Nurse Specialist
• 0.6 FTE - 24 hours per week
• Permanent part - time
• 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
• We have an excitingopportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Older Persons Mental Health(OPMH) to join our Older Persons Health and Disability team within the ComplexClinical Care Network (CCCN - needs assessment service) on the beautiful WestCoast, Te Tai o Poutini. This is a unique opportunity for a role embedded inthe principles of rural generalism, where you can utilise your extensive experiencein OPMH to ensure equitable, high level of care is delivered to our community.As the OPMH CNS, you will provide advanced clinicalexpertise, leadership, and consultancy to enhance access to quality care forolder people in Aged Residential Care (ARC), specialist dementia care, andcommunity living settings. Working within an interdisciplinary model, you willplay a key role in improving standards of care, advancing nursing practice, andsupporting sustainable dementia care services. Whilst the role is predominantlycommunity based you will also be providing consult support in Te Nikau Hospitaland other West Coast health centres and clinics.The West Coast of the South Island is a rugged, isolated andbeautiful part of Aotearoa New Zealand. From Karamea in the north, to Haast in the south, the coast is thelargest geographical Te Whata Ora locality, but with a small population of32,500. Whilst your role will be based in Greymouth there will be travel coastwide to meet community need. You will work in a supportive team with closeclinical support from our trans-alpine psychogeriatrician.
• Key Responsibilities
• Lead the provision of high-quality, advanced clinical care for older persons with mental health needs.
• Work closely with Transalpine Psychogeriatricians & the MDT to enhance dementia care services.
• Support and empower staff across the care continuum through mentoring, coaching, and leadership.
• Develop and implement evidence-based practice and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with national and international healthcare professionals to ensure best-practice models of care.
• Act as a consultant and educator, supporting both clinical staff and whānau.
• Maintain accurate and professional clinical documentation while ensuring data security.
• About You
• To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced,forward-thinking nursing professional with a passion for older persons' mentalhealth. You will have strong leadership, problem-solving, and communicationskills, along with a commitment to improving health outcomes.
• Essential Requirements
• Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Current NZ practising certificate
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Older Persons Mental Health or PsychiatricNursing, with community experience
• Holds or is actively working towards a Postgraduate Diploma (to be completed within an agreed timeframe)
• Advanced nursing skills, comparable to Senior Nurse or Expert PDRP level
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities
• Full NZ Driver's License (no restrictions)
• Strong understanding of mental health, geriatric care, and medico-legal responsibilities
• Computer literate and comfortable with clinical documentation
• Be an inclusive multidisciplinary team member
• Desirable
• Senior Nurse Competent PDRP portfolio
• Experience in developing nursing standards and quality initiatives
• Research involvement leading to improvements in nursing practice
• Working for Health New Zealand
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving ofwellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofAotearoa / New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helpingeveryone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. Italso promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equityin health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health NewZealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equalemployment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of NewZealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, andaccessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandybeaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country.The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, whichprovide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central toTe Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich andpicturesque Grey river.Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We havea way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things,listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. Weare passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - tobecome part of our team.
• How to Apply
• To view the position description and / or apply for the roleplease click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact KerriMcCarthy at note, we will be reviewing applications when receivedand may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of thisadvert.| Location : | Greymouth |

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