He Korero mo te turanga - About the Role
We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Emergency Care) based at Whakatane hospital. This role is designed to support the successful candidate in gaining Nurse Practitioner accreditation. Upon successful submission of the required portfolio, a permanent part-time position of 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week) will be offered to the successful candidate.
As part of our Advanced Nursing Pathway in the Emergency Department, you will join our team of existing Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and acute care physiotherapists. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive patient care across a wide range of presentations, contributing to both care and education within a collaborative and supportive environment.
He korero mou - About You
The preferred candidate we are looking for must have the following:
Be a current Clinical Nurse Specialist on the Nurse Practitioner pathway.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of our local community, including the health needs and aspirations of the individuals who present to our service.
Relevant emergency care experience.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Mo Tatou – About Us
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits
In-house professional development
Flexible working practices (e.g., We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
Discounts (with local businesses)
To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
To turanga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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