Clinical Nurse Specialist Wahi Oranga Nelson

Be part of a vibrant team committed to person-centredcareWork collaboratively to help lead bestpractice for high needs clients transitioning to the communityPermanent, full-time position working Mondayto FridayHealthNew 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 RoleWe 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 whanau 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 TeamWe 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.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.Additional key requirements for the position includePost-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (minimum) working towards Masters inNursing qualification.Extensive clinical expertise within mentalhealth care and education to people with acute or enduring severe mentalillness.Evidence of attainment of Expert Portfolio onthe 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 tomanage 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, whanauand 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 ZealandHealthNew 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.How to ApplyToapply please click "apply now."

All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal by .

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
• will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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