Clinical Nurse Specialist - WAIKIDS HOMECARE

Job Number: WAI28335

• Providing specialist nursing care and expertise, both in direct care delivery and in support of other staff in the management of a defined patient group/ area of speciality practice.
• Researching, evaluating, developing and implementing standards of nursing practice in the specific area of practice.
• Leads the development of pathways, protocols, and guidelines in the specific area of practice.
• Provide educational support directly to nursing staff and or in partnership with the Nurse Educator

• Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
• Minimum 4 years Paediatric experience
• Experience caring for children with complex chronic health needs
• NZ driving license
• Proven leadership skills
• Expert communication skills
• Post Graduate certificate/diploma

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• 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 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.