Clinical Nurse Specialist - Stroke, Community Allied Health Services
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Community Allied Health Services - Whangarei Hospital
- Permanent, part time (0.8FTE), working 32 hours per week between Mondays-Fridays
- Working as part of a great multi-disciplinary team all with a shared goal of working with clients post stroke to achieve personal goals
- Enjoy coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand
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
This role is an advanced nursing practice role with specific stroke/neurological knowledge responsible for providing expert clinical advice, information and education to patients, families/whanau and multi-disciplinary teams within Te Tai Tokerau.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Stroke, you will develop and build relationships with health care workers and agencies within the wider community of Northland to promote early recognition, implement models of care that promotes continuity of care, to optimize the patient journey and improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
This role will be based in Whangarei Hospital, with travel throughout Northland required.
About the Team/Service/Location
Our teams of allied health professionals working from Whangarei, and Rural hospitals across Te Tai Tokerau will feel supported by having a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Stroke to support their work with clients that have undergone a stroke/neurological issue working towards rehabilitative goals
For more information on living and working in Northland, click here
About you
In order to be considered for this role, you will need to have evidence of competence to practice within the Registered Nurse scope of practice, with a current NZ practicing certificate.
- Designated Expert PDRP
- Postgraduate certificate in specialty nursing practice
- Specialty knowledge and practice expertise
- A commitment to biculturalism and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
- A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development
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 15 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment team on nl-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.