Taupo Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist Prescriber Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Lakes – Taupo, North Island
Taupo Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist - Prescriber
Part time 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes
Health 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.
Mo te turanga / About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a senior nurse to advance their nursing practice based in Taupo as the Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Designated Prescriber. In this CNS role, you will be expected to apply specialist knowledge and provide expert nursing advice to patients with complex respiratory conditions to achieve best patient outcomes. The role includes facilitating nurse-led clinics in Taupo and Turangi, so you will need a current driver's license.
The successful candidate will be proactive and able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team. They will have excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills; excellent communication and people management skills; and have proven case management and clinical leadership skills.
There is an expectation that the candidate will be a nurse prescriber or have a minimum post-graduate certificate qualification with the ability to complete a pharmacology paper and prescribing practicum within 12 months of appointment to this role.
We look forward to your application if you are passionate about respiratory conditions and providing a high standard of patient care, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Benefits:
Free staff parking
A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment
Discounts (with local businesses)
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Awhe utu / Salary range
$ 122,086 to $ 133,902 pro-rated to hours worked.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now" or visit our careers page at https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
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