CNS or CNS Candidate, Elder Health

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Uru Whakamauora – Healthy Ageing & Rehabilitation

Horowhenua Health Centre, Permanent, Part time          

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

Te Uru Whakamauora Directorate have an opportunity for a senior nurse to join the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Elderhealth team at an exciting time of community focused, culturally responsive, integrated health care for kaumatua and older adults in our region. The role encompasses both the community Elderhealth specialist nursing service, and involvement in the transdisciplinary OPAL (Older Person's Assessment and Liaison) Community Service

We are seeking to recruit a senior nurse who can ensure they deliver clinical and cultural best practice across the region. This role will be based in Horowhenua but supported by a team of senior nurses who engage in comprehensive assessments and support, within the care continuum in a variety of care settings including people's homes, throughout Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua, Midcentral.

About the Team/Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in our district click here 

About You

Applications for this position are invited from nurses who have; gained an excellent knowledge of complex health conditions, frailty, dementia, and elder health; can provide advanced nursing expertise, clinical assessment and co-ordination of support; demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, solution strengths based and focused problem solving; enable and empower clients and their family/whanau to engage in whanau centred engagement; and have a confidence and passion to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary  and transdisciplinary teams, community organisations and cultural groups to support an inclusive, innovative, culturally responsive and respectful service. Proven leadership, and ability to engage with tangata whenua and iwi providers is an advantage for this role.

A postgraduate qualification with prescribing qualifications or willingness to obtain is a pre-requisite.  PDRP – Senior Nurse.

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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz) or Rose Blair, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Elderhealth Team Lead, Te Uru Whakamauora  l Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation

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