Clinical Nurse Specialist – West Coast

West Coast – Older Persons Mental Health, Clinical Nurse Specialist0.6 FTE – 24 hours per weekPermanent part - timeHealth 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 RoleAre you a highly skilled and passionate nurse, looking for a

unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people

with complex needs in rural communities?

We have an exciting

opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Older Persons Mental Health

(OPMH) to join our Older Persons Health and Disability team within the Complex

Clinical Care Network (CCCN – needs assessment service) on the beautiful West

Coast, Te Tai o Poutini.

This is a unique opportunity for a role embedded in

the principles of rural generalism, where you can utilise your extensive experience

in OPMH to ensure equitable, high level of care is delivered to our community.As the OPMH CNS, you will provide advanced clinical

expertise, leadership, and consultancy to enhance access to quality care for

older people in Aged Residential Care (ARC), specialist dementia care, and

community living settings.

Working within an interdisciplinary model, you will

play a key role in improving standards of care, advancing nursing practice, and

supporting sustainable dementia care services.

Whilst the role is predominantly

community based you will also be providing consult support in Te Nikau Hospital

and other West Coast health centres and clinics.

The West Coast of the South Island is a rugged, isolated and

beautiful part of Aotearoa New Zealand.

From Karamea in the north, to Haast in the south, the coast is the

largest geographical Te Whata Ora locality, but with a small population of

32,500.

Whilst your role will be based in Greymouth there will be travel coast

wide to meet community need.

You will work in a supportive team with close

clinical support from our trans-alpine psychogeriatrician.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead 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 whanau.Maintain accurate and professional clinical documentation while ensuring data security.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will be an experienced,

forward-thinking nursing professional with a passion for older persons' mental

health.

You will have strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication

skills, along with a commitment to improving health outcomes.Essential Requirements Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New

ZealandCurrent NZ practising certificateMinimum 5 years' experience in Older Persons

Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing, with community experienceHolds 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 levelProven leadership, mentoring, and coaching

abilitiesFull NZ Driver's License (no restrictions)Strong understanding of mental health, geriatric

care, and medico-legal responsibilitiesComputer literate and comfortable with clinical

documentationBe an inclusive multidisciplinary team memberDesirableSenior Nurse Competent PDRP portfolioExperience in developing nursing standards and

quality initiativesResearch involvement leading to improvements in

nursing practiceWorking for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of

wellnesses.

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

Aotearoa / New Zealand.

The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping

everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.

It

also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity

in health outcomes.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.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe 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 whanau 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New

Zealand's South Island.

It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and

accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy

beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country.

The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which

provide the backbone of the local economy.

The town of Greymouth is central to

Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and

picturesque Grey river.Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things.

We have

a 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.

We

are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to

become part of our team.How to ApplyPlease note, we will be reviewing applications when received

and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this

advert.