Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau – Whangarei, North IslandLooking for career progression, flexible hours with no night shifts? Be part of an innovative new Hospital in the Home Service (HiTH)Working with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau is about more than just a job. It's about enjoying coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand.About the ServiceHospital in The Home (HiTH) is a short time limited acute episode of hospital care that is delivered in a patient's preferred place of residence. It provides access to specialist acute care that is equivalent to a patient occupying an inpatient bed and includes access to hospital specialists, nursing, full multi-disciplinary team and to all diagnostic services and medications.About the roleWe are currently seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist who will utilise their advanced clinical expertise to deliver Hospital in the Home (HiTH) care across a variety of settings, providing case coordination to enhance the patient journey and therefore improve outcomes for patient and their whanau.In this role the Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide day-to-day leadership, coordination, coaching and mentorship to nursing colleagues and other members of the HiTH team. As this is a new service there will be a focus on the development of new resources to support patient care delivery and on quality initiatives that review and evaluate the service as it is developed.There is an opportunity for this role to be a stepping stone for Nurses who are working towards, or are on a Nurse Practitioner pathway to be supported to become a Nurse Practitioner for Hospital in the Home care service.This is a permanent, part time position (0.6 FTE) working 24 hours per week based in Whangarei. You will be rostered across 7 days of the week 0700-2230 and the best thing is flexible family friendly work hours and no night shifts.The successful candidates will havePrevious New Zealand nursing experience in the acute care settingDemonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable (no task is too big or too small for you)Willing to contribute to the development of a new service and to help with the formation of a new teamExperience working with patients from diverse cultural backgroundsAdvanced practice skills and knowledge with relevant nursing competencies that demonstrate that.Proven leadership capabilities with mentoring and educating nursesCurrent full NZ drivers licenceKey requirementsCurrent experience in New Zealand and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)Ability to collaborate with fellow team members and work groups to achieve specific objectives.Ability to develop positive relationships with the patients/clients, treating them respectfully and as a first priority.Career development and progression is supported; work towards a Nurse Practitioner pathwayBe the first to join a new and exciting serviceFlexible family friendly hours with no night shiftsTo find out more, or for a confidential discussion about the position please contact Denise Murray, Clinical Nurse Manager Hospital in the Home (HiTH) Service by email:Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tangata Whenua as the highest priority.Our people live our Values:Tangata I te tuatahi People First – People are central to all we doWhakaute (tuku mana) Respect – We treat others as they would like to be treatedManaaki Caring – We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassionWhakawhitiwhiti korero Communication – We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understandingTaumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence – Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation
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