Clinical Nurse Specialist – Acute Response Team
Fixed term, part time
Rotorua 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role
An opportunity has arisen an experienced Registered Nurse with acute community mental health experience to join the Acute Response Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The Acute Response Team is a 24/7 service providing an urgent response to mental health crisis. The position is based in Rotorua but will incorporate service delivery in the Taupo & Turangi area.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will contribute to nursing knowledge and skills in assessment of health needs, planning and delivery of nursing care, ensuring this aligns with Te Ara Tauwhirotanga (Model of Care for Mental Health and Addiction Services) & the Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) Nursing Strategy principles. Within the acute care setting the focus is to work alongside tāngata whai ora and whānau to achieve maximum health potential that is meaningful to them.

Aspects of the role is an:

• ability to demonstrate/role model safe, quality nursing practise that is evidence based and reflects best practise.  
• ability to lead and work on Quality Improvement Projects/Initiatives to ensure better outcomes for clients.
• ability to provide advanced assessment and support staff managing complex care needs in a community setting
• ability to undertake audits to identify gaps and improve practice
• ability to engage in contemporary practice and quality initiatives for improved outcomes  
• with an equity focus, ability to achieve improved outcomes for Māori accessing care 

About the Team/Service/ Location

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 becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you
You must be a New Zealand Registered nurse eligible to work in Mental Health and have a current APC with a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in an acute mental health setting.  Ideally, you will hold a post graduate mental health nursing qualification at Masters level or be working towards that.

Salary range
$114,025 to $121,444

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Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lindsay Delaney, Clinical Nurse Manager, 07 343 5259. 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.