Clinical Nurse Specialist - WAIKIDS HOMECARE
Job Number: WAI28335
Where you'll be working: Waikids Homecare, Waikato Hospital
The details: Permanent – 0.6 FTE
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Paediatric nurse to join our CNS WAIKIDS HOMECARE TEAM here at WAIKATO HOSPITAL. As a successful CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST, you will play a key role in providing specialist nursing care, support and advice, both in hospital, remotely, in the homes of children with chronic and/or complex medical conditions.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly skilled, dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The senior leadership team within Child health see this as a development opportunity to enhance and build on existing skills preparing you for the future.
The CNS also provides specialist nursing information, support and education to a variety of health care professionals to enable the child to be cared for at home. This is a rewarding and dynamic position, which has a significant role in empowering tamariki and their whanau.
Day to day you will be working with a team of senior nurses who have a vast and wide experience in Child Health, work alongside Paediatricians, and the wider MDT team.
This is a 0.6 FTE role, 24hrs per week Permanent position where you will work Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Providing specialist nursing care and expertise, both in direct care delivery and in support of other staff in the management of a defined patient group/ area of speciality practice.
Researching, evaluating, developing and implementing standards of nursing practice in the specific area of practice.
Leads the development of pathways, protocols, and guidelines in the specific area of practice.
Provide educational support directly to nursing staff and or in partnership with the Nurse Educator.
Mo tatou Ratonga | About our Service
WAIKIDS HOMECARE CNS TEAM is committed to working in partnership with children who have complex health conditions and their families to ensure that high quality healthcare is provided across the care continuum. This involves care coordination and case management in both primary and secondary healthcare as well as education and other community settings. Our success is driven by our commitment to support children and families living with complex health needs to reach their health potential, participate in their communities and enhance their quality of life.
Mou | About you
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
Minimum 4 years Paediatric experience
Experience caring for children with complex chronic health needs
NZ driving license
Proven leadership skills
Expert communication skills
Post Graduate certificate/diploma
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – ******
Closing date: 29 October 2024
Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!
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