Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

**Permanent full-time position available with the Operating Theatres in the Gynaecology/Obstetric Specialities.**:

- ** Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC.**:

- ** Currently hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate qualification in nursing.**

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

Our Operating Theatre Suite at Christchurch Hospital consists of 28 theatres which provides acute and elective operating from all surgical specialties on a 24-hour, 7 day a week basis.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist who will enjoy leading our large team of health professionals in this fast paced and challenging environment.

**Ko wai koe | About You**

This role will keep Registered Nurses and Operating Theatre Assistants up to date with the skills required to work in our Gynaecology and Obstetric specialties within the operating theatre. You will spend time on the floor leading care and identifying areas for improvement.

The CNS will be working alongside members of our senior nursing team to provide a consistent approach to care delivery across the service. You will be expected to participate in quality projects and in the development of clinical pathways with the Gynaecology and Obstetric specialty. You will also be responsible for equipment, consumables and preference books alongside being the key link to the surgeons related to this specialty.
- You will be an experienced practitioner with expert knowledge and skills in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
- Extensive surgical experience in several settings would be advantageous.
- You should have proven leadership ability and be able to demonstrate that you are adaptable, flexible to achieve solution focused outcomes.
- Motivated and flexible self-starter with the ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
- You will act as a specialist resource for other nurses, medical practitioners and patients.
- Have quality improvement/change management knowledge or experience.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**
- Broad operating theatre knowledge and experience in the Gynaecology and Obstetric speciality.
- Currently hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate qualification in Nursing.
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope of practice.

We are looking for someone who is committed and passionate to succeed in this role and who as a positive role model will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and improved patient outcomes are attained.

**_
Mō mātou - About us_**

From July last year the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector.

Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region.

We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people - become part of our team.

**_ Ngā hua - Benefits_**

Being part of the Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

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