Clinical Nurse Specialist/Outreach Nurse ED Taupo at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Clinical Nurse Specialist/Outreach Nurse ED Taupo

Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE)

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Outreach Nurse on the pathway to Nurse Practitioner to join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at the Emergency Department in Taupo Hospital. 

Mō te tūranga / About the role

• Providing specialist nursing care and expertise within the Emergency Department, along with providing an outreach nursing service for Taupo Hospitals Inpatient Unit and Birthing Unit through guidance, direction, assistance, and clinical expertise. Facilitating multidisciplinary care for complex presentations to the Emergency Department.
• Full time, Permanent Position.
• 0.5 FTE, hours of work will be rostered shifts Monday – Sunday. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of a part-time role that allows you to achieve the perfect work-life balance

Mō koe / About you

You should have:

• Advanced nursing knowledge to conduct patient assessment, care and management.
• Clinical Leadership, able to undertake coaching and teaching

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a current Nursing Council of New Zealand practicing certificate
• Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing inclusive of an assessment and bioscience paper.
• Current Full driver’s license.
• Recent hospital clinical practice – minimum of 5 years Emergency Department experience

Desirable

• Working towards Nurse Practitioner Scope of practice
• Has or working towards Masters in Nursing
• Has experience in leadership
• Has experience in Rural Emergency Department
• Has experience with neonates

Mō Tātou | About us

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou / What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Free staff parking
• A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment
• Free flu vaccination
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Awhe utu / Salary range

$ 112,660 to $ 123,955 pro-rated to hours worked.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now” or visit our careers page at https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz.The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Please beware of recruitment scams. Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.

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