Clinical Nurse Specialist – West Community Mental Health Service

Job title: Clinical Nurse Specialist – West Community Mental Health Service

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• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch

• Permanent 40 hour per week (1 FTE) position, Monday – Friday
• Your chance to promote clinical excellence and expand boundaries of nursing practice and to improve health outcomes for consumers with mental illnesses aged between 18 – 65 years

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 roleWe are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our West Adult Community Mental Health Service.The West Adult Community Mental Health Service is one of four city-based teams that provide an assessment and treatment service for consumers with mental illnesses aged between 18 – 65 years, and work closely with their families/ whanau – both in the community and alongside inpatient services.This role is diverse and encompasses promoting clinical excellence, undertaking specialist care, nursing leadership, education, workforce development and working alongside the wider team to promote continuous improvement and innovation.About YouClinical Nurse Specialists work across the organisation within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes. They are recognised as expert practitioners, having in-depth knowledge of a speciality that results in expanding boundaries of nursing practice and the implementation of evidence-based practice.Your skills will include:Essential:

• Be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Hold a current Nursing Council of New Zealand practising certificate.
• Experience working in an adult community mental health setting.
• Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post-graduate Nursing Diploma.
• Demonstrated skills in nursing leadership and acts as a clinical role model for nurses.
• Displays a high degree of confidence, communication skill, organisational skills, and personal motivation.
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.
• Full driving licence with no restrictions.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to develop nursing standards and quality initiatives. Demonstrated teaching, mentoring and coaching skills.
• PDRP pathway

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Thursday 13th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at .We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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Location: Christchurch

Job date: Sat, 01 Mar 2025 07:28:12 GMT

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