Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient at Risk

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Patient at Risk Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient At Risk Nursing Team

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, New Plymouth

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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

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki has established the Patient at Risk Nurse Service, and we are seeking Senior Registered Nurses with a strong focus on patient assessment, and communication in recognising and responding to the deteriorating patient with an emphasis on supporting our most vulnerable patients across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly established Patient at Risk Nursing team, where the service is focused on Taranaki hospital’s most vulnerable patients and to provide support to colleagues in the wider DHB team.  

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About the Team/Service/ Location

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

·         A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

·         Access to clinical training and education

·         Up to date facilities, Have a look at

·         Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

·         Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

·         Professional development

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

·         CORE advanced, paediatric life support trained with 3 years in a critical care environment

·         Excellent communication, problem solving and assessment skills

·         A minimum of 5 years’ acute clinical experience in a NZ hospital setting

·         Must have experience in practice areas with experience in Child and Adult Medical and or Surgical Nursing

·         Experience in management of the undifferentiated patient is ideal

·         Able to work in a MDT and navigate challenging situations

·         Ability to work in a complex changing environment and be able to manage multiple competing priorities

·         Motivation and self-direction

·         Evidence of on-going professional development including Postgraduate qualifications (Critical Care or Emergency)

·         Current PDRP portfolio, Expert Level

·         Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate

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 Wednesday 2 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole Sim, Nurse Manager – Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) via email Nicole.sim@tdhb.org.nz

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