Where you’ll be working: Waikids Homecare, Waikato Hospital The details: Permanent – 0.6 FTE

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Paediatric nurse to join our CNS WAIKIDS HOMECARE TEAM here at WAIKATO HOSPITAL.

As a successful CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST, you will play a key role in providing specialist nursing care, support and advice, both in hospital, remotely, in the homes of children with chronic and/or complex medical conditions.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly skilled, dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The senior leadership team within Child health see this as a development opportunity to enhance and build on existing skills preparing you for the future.

The CNS also provides specialist nursing information, support and education to a variety of health care professionals to enable the child to be cared for at home.

This is a rewarding and dynamic position, which has a significant role in empowering tamariki and their whānau.

Day to day you will be working with a team of senior nurses who have a vast and wide experience in Child Health, work alongside Paediatricians, wider MDT team.

This is a 0.6 FTE role, 24hrs per week Permanent position where you will work Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• 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

Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
WAIKIDS HOMECARE CNS TEAM is committed to working in partnership with children who have complex health conditions and their families to ensure that high quality healthcare is provided across the care continuum.

This involves care coordination and case management in both primary and secondary healthcare as well as education and other community settings. Our success is driven by our commitment to support children and families living with complex health needs to reach their health potential, participate in their communities and enhance their quality of life.

Mōu | About you

• 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

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato
Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• 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.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | 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 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Komal.Kaur@Te Whatu Ora.govt.nz

Closing date: 29 October 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!