Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal Outreach Service

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal Outreach Service

0.6FTE (24 hrs a week) permanent position

Based at Christchurch Health Campus

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal Outreach team.

This is a senior nursing role, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Neonatal Outreach Nurse, providing outreach care for the families within the service which also includes programmes such as the DOTs (Discharge on Tube support programme).

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse who is dynamic, motivated, a quick learner and with a proven ability to communicate effectively and form positive working relationships at all levels, including community settings.

As a CNS Neonatal Outreach Nurse, you will require a sound knowledge around discharge processes, infant feeding, neonatal abstinence and the promotion of family integrated care to be considered for this role.

About You

As a CNS Neonatal Outreach Nurse, you will be a clinical leader and a role model for nursing staff.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate :

Clinical experience and understanding working across all levels of neonatal care.

Advanced problem solving and assessment skills.

High standard of clinical knowledge and proficiency.

Motivated and flexible self-starter with the ability to work both in a large multidisciplinary team and autonomously.

Effective time management.

Proven ability to offer leadership and education.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide range of people and build strong effective relationships with families and stakeholders.

Advanced understanding of and proven commitment to working in partnership with our service users, their families / whanau and other health service providers in the community.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / 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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to Apply

To view the position description and / or apply for the role please click "apply now" on our careers page.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59pm on Sunday 12th October.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Nila Gopal

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Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand.

Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

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