Clinical Nurse Specialist | Greymouth

Permanent,Full-time working 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced andmotivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Complex Clinical CareService at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal rolein promoting excellence in gerontology and advancing nursing practice acrossthe organisation.

You'll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams toensure safe, high-quality, patient-centred care, and provide expert clinicalleadership to improve outcomes for our elderly population.

You will act as a clinician, educator, consultant,researcher, and change agent—using your advanced nursing expertise to supportstaff, patients, and whanau, while driving innovation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

Provideadvanced clinical expertise and leadership in the care of our elderlypatients.

Undertakecomprehensive health assessments and prescribe evidence-basedinterventions.

Rolemodel high-quality, culturally safe nursing practice in alignment with TeTiriti o Waitangi principles.

Guideand mentor other nurses to build clinical capability within the team.

Collaboratewith patients, families / whanau, and other health professionals to achieveoptimal health outcomes.

Leadership & Service Improvement

Leadquality improvement initiatives and evidence-based changes to clinicalpractice.

Contributeto clinical governance, audit, and research activities within the service.

Provideconsultation and guidance to health professionals within the service andacross the organisation.

Supporta culture of professional growth, continuous learning, and accountability.

Collaboratewith the Professional Development Unit and tertiary education providers todevelop training opportunities.

Supportstaff in achieving PDRP and professional development goals.

Actas a clinical resource for staff, patients, and families.

Care Coordination & Case Management

Coordinatecare for patients with complex needs across hospital and communitysettings.

Providea central point of contact for patients and health professionals.

Facilitatecontinuity of care through collaborative relationships across primary andsecondary services.

Research & Quality

Participatein and lead research or service improvement projects.

Integrateclinical evidence into nursing practice and promote researchdissemination.

Monitorand evaluate patient outcomes to support evidence-based care improvements.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be an advanced,forward-thinking nursing professional who demonstrates clinical credibility,strong leadership, and a genuine commitment to improving patient outcomesthrough education and best practice.

CurrentNursing Council of New Zealand practising certificate.

Minimumof 5 years' experience in gerontology care or a related senior nursingrole.

Postgraduatequalification (or working towards) in a relevant clinical specialty.

Advancednursing skills at Proficient or Expert PDRP level.

Demonstratedleadership, education, and mentoring skills.

Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.

Abilityto work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Computerliteracy and sound organisational ability.

Workingtowards or holds a Master's in Clinical Nursing.

RNPrescriber endorsement (or working towards).

Demonstratedexperience in clinical research or publication.

Provenexperience developing nursing standards and quality improvementinitiatives.

Working for Health New Zealand

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

We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Maori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of NewZealand's South Island.

The northern West Coast is unmatched for the scale,diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including ruggedcoastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and lofty peaks.

The region boastsrobust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone ofthe local economy.

The communities provide some of the best welcomes you'llreceive in New Zealand.

The people are passionate, friendly and nurturing.

Health NZ West Coast is proud of how we do things.

We have away of working that we consider unique.

It\'s about trying new things, listeningto ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We arepassionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – tobecome part of our team.

What we can offer

Accommodation support

Supportive team

Remuneration as per the Health New Zealand and New ZealandNurses Organisation Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement

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

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when receivedand may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of thisadvert.

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