Taupo Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist - Prescriber Part time 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes

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.

Mō te tūranga / About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a senior nurse to advance their nursing practice based in Taupo as the Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Designated Prescriber. In this CNS role, you will be expected to apply specialist knowledge and provide expert nursing advice to patients with complex respiratory conditions to achieve best patient outcomes. The role includes facilitating nurse-led clinics in Taupo and Turangi, so you will need a current driver's license.

Mō koe | About you
The successful candidate will be proactive and able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team. They will have excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills; excellent communication and people management skills; and have proven case management and clinical leadership skills.
There is an expectation that the candidate will be a nurse prescriber or have a minimum post-graduate certificate qualification with the ability to complete a pharmacology paper and prescribing practicum within 12 months of appointment to this role.
We look forward to your application if you are passionate about respiratory conditions and providing a high standard of patient care, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Mō Tātou | About us
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou / What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Free staff parking
• A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment
• Free flu vaccination
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Awhe utu / Salary range
$ 122,086 to $ 133,902 pro-rated to hours worked.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now” or visit our careers page at https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz.The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
Please beware of recruitment scams. Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.

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