Māori Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Inpatient Group Hillmorton Hospital at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Māori Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Inpatient Group Hillmorton Hospital, Specialist Mental Health Service
• Permanent Full time-Time 1.0 FTE

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. 

Nau mai, haere mai. We're looking for an experienced registered nurse to join our acute inpatient service as our Māori Clinical Nurse Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to lead with purpose and influence nursing practice across our acute inpatient service and bringing a Te Ao Māori perspective to everyday clinical care. 

About the Role

As our Māori Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide nursing leadership that strengthens the care we provide to tāngata whaiora and whānau with complex needs within our inpatient mental health service. Working alongside nursing leaders and clinical teams, you'll support the delivery of evidenced-informed nursing practice through a Te Ao Māori lens, helping to build confidence and competence in clinical decision making, whilst ensuring tikanga is reflected in everyday practice.

You will work collaboratively across the service to support a nursing culture built on equity, inclusion and professionalism underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You will foster strong relationships between nursing and other teams, sharing your clinical and cultural knowledge, ensuring Māori perspectives are embedded, and supporting innovation and quality improvement that achieve better outcomes for tāngata whaiora and their whānau.

About You

You will be an experienced registered nurse with strong clinical knowledge and the confidence to work alongside staff in a busy inpatient environment. You will be comfortable having courageous conversations, respectfully challenging practice where needed, and advocating for approaches that are grounded in both evidenced-informed care and Te Ao Māori.  

Skills and Experience

• Current annual practicing certificate with scope to work in mental health
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience in a tertiary level specialist mental health service
• Confidence to influence clinical practice, challenge established ways of working where required, and advocate for equitable outcomes for Māori
• Post-Graduate Diploma in relevant field
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with tāngata whaiora, whānau, and colleagues 
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray at Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.