Clinical Nurse Specialist

**Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki**

**Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community**

**Te Kaupapa - Mission**

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

**Taranaki - A place like no other**

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities, Have a look at
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Professional development

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

**Up to 1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)**

An exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse/s interested in utilising their emerging nursing skills within Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) to improve patient care, outcomes and experiences.

Currently, this position is a part of the Clinical Governance Support Unit team and will support the Infection Prevention and Control service.

Please click here to view the job description

**Moū - About you**

This position plays a key role in:

- Maximising infection prevention and control operational effectiveness at the interface.
- Ensuring legislative compliance.
- Enhancing infection prevention and control best practice.
- Providing advice and education to minimise infection risk

You will have the opportunity to:

- Effectively contribute to the ongoing review, updating, monitoring and evaluation of the DHB’s Infection Prevention & Control programme and policies.
- Undertake relevant infection prevention and control surveillance
- Provide infection prevention and control advice and education.
- Prevent and control outbreaks of infection.

You will ideally have the following skills and education:

- Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Nursing Council practicing Certificate.
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent training and experience in infection prevention and control is preferred.
- Certified Hand Hygiene NZ Gold Auditor

We are also open to applicants who may not meet all of the above criteria but are wanting to start their journey with us in this ever-developing field of expertise and are willing to upskill/ undertake specialised qualifications in this field.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

We would love to hear from you - Join us

For further information, please contact Aleisha Taylor, CNS - Infection Control, on 06 753 6139 ext. 7060 or Bevan Clayton-Smith - Clinical Governance Support Unit, ext. 8621.

**Applications Close Date TBC**

**Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai**

By joining together, we will succeed