Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric High Dependency Unit

Hospital, Christchurch

• 1FTE (40 hours a week),

Permanent role or 2x 0.5FTE (20 hours a week) Job Share maybe considered

• Monday

to Friday (hours to be discussed at interview stage)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu

Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is

committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity

for a senior paediatric Registered Nurse to join a multi-disciplinary team as a

Clinical Nurse Specialist in the High Dependency Unit.

The service is both diverse and

challenging as they care for our paediatric patients who require specialist

treatment for a wide range of diagnoses.

You will require excellent assessment

skills and a sound broad knowledge of paediatric conditions.

With the proven

ability to lead, you will be an expert at mentoring and facilitating the

development of nursing practice, assisting with performance appraisals,

auditing, quality improvement and providing overall clinical expertise within

the team to enable them to continue to deliver a high standard of care.

As a role model it is expected you will engage with nursing

staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective

relationships are developed and maintained, therefore your integrity, excellent

interpersonal skills, effective organisational and time management skills and

clinical credibility are imperative to the success of this role.

About the Service

Children's High Care is an 8 bedded unit and supports patients

under the care of all paediatric specialties who require a higher level of

monitoring or more intensive nursing care.

We have a variety of patient types

including infants, children, and young people with medical, surgical, oncology /

haematology conditions and injuries from trauma.

About you

• A minimum of two years'

experience in child health

• Holds or is working

towards a relevant Post Graduate qualification

• A commitment to child

advocacy and the delivery of quality, family focused care

• Excellent communication

and time management skills.

• Expert clinical nursing

knowledge and leadership.

• Registered with the

Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising

Certificate (APC)Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of 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.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.'

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday 20th October.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner