Clinical Nurse Specialist – Acute Pain Service Southland Hospital Salary Band – $116,040 - $127,674 p.a.
pro rata + KiwiSaver Part time 0.8 FTE 32 hours per weekPermanent contractHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery and in support to other staff in the management of acute pain in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and inpatient wards Southland Hospital.
You will work across the organisation within PACU acting in the role of advanced practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.
Tasks for this role include but are not limited to:
Provide leadership for the provision of high-quality management of acute painCollaborate closely with anaesthetic, surgical, and medical specialities involved in the patients' overall careProvide specialist nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery and in support to other staffProvide specialist nursing advice, support and expertise for the delivery and coordination of acute pain management in both PACU and the inpatient wards Southland HospitalFunction as an expert practitioner and resource person within the clinical area of expertise to positively affect patient outcomes.
Ensure that quality systems are in place within and across the Perioperative department nursing services, to enhance care delivery based on nursing sensitive quality indicators in the delivery of careWork with Nurse Educators to identify ongoing learning needsAbout the Team/Service/ Location Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you Post graduate certificate working towards Master's Degree.Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in actionLevel 4 PDRPStrong leadership qualities and ability to work well in a teamAt least 5 years' experience as a PACU nurseHigh level of written and verbal communication skillsCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary Range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the Designated Senior Nurse Scale, Grade 2 between Step 1 $116,040 and $127,674 p.a.
dependant on relevant experience.
How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 21 January 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ******.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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