Clinical Nurse Specialist- Older Persons Health Liaison

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based at Christchurch Hospital
• Permanent 0.6 FTE position
• Older Persons Health senior nursing opportunity 

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 are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our wider Older Persons Health Team.

The OPH CNS liaison role is the integral to the flow of patients between Christchurch hospital and Burwood Hospital. The role is diverse and includes:

• Facilitating nurse led patient triage and assessment for treatment and rehabilitation.
• Working alongside medical, allied health and nursing colleagues to facilitate timely transfer/discharge of patients, including to Burwood Hospital.
• Streamlining and enhancing the safe transfer of patients from Christchurch Hospital to Burwood Hospital.
• Providing clinical leadership for rehabilitative nursing practice and acting as a mentor and resource person for assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the older person.

About You

Clinical Nurse Specialists work across the organisation within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes. They are recognised as expert practitioners, having in-depth knowledge of a speciality that results in expanding boundaries of nursing practice and the implementation of evidence-based practice.

To be successful in this role, you will have passion and commitment for promoting health of older people and will have advanced nursing knowledge. You will be self-directed, can work within a multidisciplinary environment, can cultivate relationships with teams/wider stakeholders and value contributing to positive workplace culture.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing advanced nursing knowledge and health assessment skills in relation to the management of client care within the Older Persons Health setting.
• Role modelling expert evidence-based clinical practice.
• Providing professional nursing support to others in their assessment, clinical decision-making, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care. 
• Providing clinical guidance and mentoring to nursing and allied health colleagues.
• Guide, support, and act as a resource both internally and externally on the health of older adults. 
• Network nationally to identify and implement nursing advances and changes in practice.
• Identify opportunities for general health/wellness supports and initiatives for older populations. 
• Take a nursing leadership role in both direct and indirect client assessment and support interventions for patients and their whanau. 
• Assist in facilitating interdisciplinary team collaboration and provide professional support for complex clients with physical and social co-morbidities. 
• Provide nursing leadership and gerontology knowledge to a broad range of hospital, community, and professional groups to achieve positive outcomes for older populations.
• Participate in system change initiatives to improve health outcomes of older adults through evidence-based practice. 
• Demonstrate ability to interpret and implement research findings relevant to the health of older people.
• Supports a culture of evaluation and the ongoing quality improvement of nursing practice. 
• Participate in the development of and reviews current policy, procedures and standards using a best practice approach.

Your skills will include:

Essential:

• Be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. 
• Hold a current Nursing Council of New Zealand practising certificate. 
• At least five years working with older adults in a primary, community or secondary setting.
• Experience with Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation. 
• Must have completed a relevant health assessment and advanced nursing practice  postgraduate paper.  
• Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post-graduate Nursing Diploma. Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe.
• Ability to work autonomously with advanced nursing skills comparable to senior nurse or expert PDRP level. 
• Demonstrated skills in nursing leadership and acts as a clinical role model for nurses. 
• Displays a high degree of confidence, communication skill, organisational skills, and personal motivation. 
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.
• Full driving licence with no restrictions. 

Desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to develop nursing standards and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated teaching, mentoring and coaching skills. 
• Demonstrated involvement in research that has changed nursing practice. 

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 Māori, 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 30th June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.