• 0.8 FTE permanent position available with the Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) team
• Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
• 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)

Mō te tūnga | About the role
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 healthcare facilities as a member of the transalpine IPC Service. This role will be based in Greymouth.
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.

• 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

Mō mātou | About Us
“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the West Coast and Canterbury communities.
The culture at Health NZ Te Tai o Poutini and Waitaha, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Values)

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

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