Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardio-Respiratory Portfolio

Job title: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardio-Respiratory Portfolio

Company: South Canterbury DHB


Job description: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardio-Respiratory Portfolio

• Health New Zealand – Timaru Hospital
• Permanent Part Time 0.6 FTE

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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with a portfolio in cardio-respiratory conditions, works across the South Canterbury health sector, inclusive of primary and secondary settings to contribute clinical expertise to complex care planning & management, service development, and staff development.Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary Team the CNS will take on the role of clinical expert and leader in the pursuit of clinical excellence in the delivery of patient centered care.About YouThis is a senior role and the successful applicant will demonstrate leadership in service developments, quality projects, by applying scholarly knowledge and applied practice with a continued focus to improve health outcomes.Key Requirements Include:

• Nursing Council of NZ registration, and current APC
• Undergoing (or prepared to commence) relevant postgraduate study towards, or currently holds a post graduate diploma or higher
• Proven expert clinical assessment and relevant clinical experience skills
• Demonstrate strong clinical leadership skills
• Be able to work collaboratively with health professionals and as an autonomous practitioner.
• Current full New Zealand Divers License
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New ZealandHealth 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 people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.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 whānau 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary RangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Nursing Collective and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.How to ApplyPlease apply for this vacancy online atWe look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.Close for Applications: 2 March 2025.Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert on 2 March 2025. The role may close early if a suitable applicant is found before the close.

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Location: New Zealand

Job date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:20:32 GMT

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