Specialty Clinical Nurse

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**
The remuneration range for this role is $114,025 - $121,444 and is covered by the collective agreement: (**NZNO MECA)**

Position Description | Specialty Clinical Nurse, Ophthalmology, Outpatients Fixed Term 18 months.

The ophthalmology department is currently expanding its services, which is an exciting time for all of us. We are moving to a new sensory hub building and are very interested in an experienced ophthalmology clinical nurse specialist to join our team.

Our Ophthalmology team are experienced and compassionate professionals and are keen to work with you in a collaborative, educative and patient / whanau focussed approach. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a solution focussed creative thinker to be part of an exciting development for our hospital and region.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Case management of patients with specialist needs
- Conduct nurse led clinics
- Be a clinical leader in ophthalmology and work at top of scope
- Provide direct patient care, including assessments, treatments, interventional procedures and education.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Actively engage in quality improvement initiatives/ developing practice improvement
- Maintain professional development and competence.
- Provide educational support and mentorship / provide in-service education
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Maintain a safe and clean environment.

**Benefits**
- Salary as per NZNO MECA agreement
- Collaborative and supportive work environment

Haere mai - come join our WAKA Our kaupapa is the driving force behind everything that we do - 'Whaia te hauora I roto I te kotahitanga - A healthier Tairāwhiti by working together'

Whilst the unit is currently open Monday - Friday and some weekends, the role is advertised as rostered and rotating shifts. Gisborne Hospital, Te Whatu Ora, Tairawhiti and the Outpatient department is committed to CCDM/VRM, therefore shifts in other areas of the hospital are required.

**Moū - About you**

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

- A current NZ Registration to practise as a Registered Nurse
- A Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing
- Experience of leadership and a 'can do' attitude’
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in acute or primary health setting
- Must be eligible to work in New Zealand

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” - “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.
- Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti_ works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

**W**hakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

**A**whi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

**K**otahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

**A**roha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply**
- Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti _are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.