Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 day ago

Timaru, New Zealand South Canterbury District Health Board Full time

**Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)**

**Gastrointestinal 0.5 FTE - 0.7 FTE**

**Permanent, Part time, 40-56 hours per fortnight, Weekday Office Hours**

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

The Clinical Nurse Specialist Gastrointestinal works across Te Whatu Ora-South Canterbury in both primary and secondary settings and contributes clinical expertise to service development, complex care planning and staff development.

The role reports to the Interim Hospital Operational Lead - Patient, Nursing & Midwifery and day to day works with multidisciplinary clinical teams providing nursing expertise, service development, leads clinics, quality improvement and practices contemporary models of care. Other aspects include; review of complex cases and provision of nursing expertise and leadership in the pursuit of clinical excellence and patient centered care. Therefore, there is a focus on education to develop skills and expertise across the health sector in South Canterbury and support the needs of the community. There is a component of RN specialty work in this role for the Hepatitis C portfolio.

**Success factors for role include**:

- Nursing Council of NZ, registration and current APC
- Strong clinical leadership acting as a role model to those within the profession and able to work collaboratively
- Proven clinical credibility
- Excellent clinical assessment skills and role model for contemporary clinical practice and advocate of evidence-based practice
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or be willing to work towards this qualification
- Develop and maintain Senior RN Nurse PDRP

**Why choose Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury?**

As one of the country’s smaller regions our people always have room to move and grow - you’ll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you’re more than just a number; you’re part of a team where everyone knows your name. You’ll be supported to thrive through our many professional development opportunities and have the chance to share your expertise as part of our graduate mentoring programme.

On top of all that, you’ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

At Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we can’t wait for you to join us.

Permanent/Part Time

**Job no**:HCAM3138178

**Location**:Timaru Hospital

**Closing Date**:Open

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