Mō te tūnga | About the role

• 1.0 FTE permanent position available with the Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) team
• Should have the ability to work Monday to Friday between 08:00 - 16:30 hrs (roster to be based on IPC Service needs in negotiation with successful applicant)

Te Ratonga Ārai Mate - Infection Prevention and Control Service is currently recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic team with a lot of interesting professional opportunities for the right candidate.
In this role, you would provide advice on infection prevention and control measures to ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors to Te Tai o Poutini and Waitaha facilities as a member of the transalpine IPC Service. You will guide and support staff in clinical areas, laboratories and maintenance and engineering to implement appropriate IPC practices in their work areas to minimise risk of infection transmission.
Ko wai koe | About You
You will be given the opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise across the IPC core business areas of this exciting specialty including: Surveillance, Education, Environmental Management, Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices and the Built Environment and Healthcare Facility Design.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Your ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team in a variety of situations with both individuals and groups is imperative in this service as you are responsible for providing IPC advice, education and recommendations to clinical staff across a wide variety of disciplines.
• Your clinical knowledge and experience in addition to diplomacy, respect and professionalism, will be key to engaging with staff and patients to ensure your success in this role.
• Previous experience working in infection prevention and control would be an advantage although is not essential.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC

Ngā hua | Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Health New Zealand employee benefits

When you work at the Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
Mō mātou | About us
“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”
Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Canterbury, Waitaha, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.
Position Ref: PC3113172
For more information about this role please email – nila.gopal@tewhatuora.govt.nz