Clinical Nurse Specialist Gerontology Nelson

• Clinical Nurse Specialist – Gerontology
• Fixed term 5 months
• 0.7FTE role
• Be part of a vibrant team committed to client-centred care
• Work collaboratively to help lead best practice across the community
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Registered Nurse with extensive clinical expertise in Gerontology to join our team on a fixed term basis.

This role provides clinical expertise and leadership across the Health sector, to ensure safe and effective services to individual clients, and will focus on supporting older people and their family and whānau. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of the Specialist Services Health of Older People (SSHOP) Team based at the Richmond Health Hub.  You will be working alongside our Nurse Practitioner and Needs Assessment Team to follow up complex and frail older adults who have presented to ED and would benefit from a comprehensive geriatric assessment at home.  You will be working closely with the wider community services team and be making best practice recommendations to their GP to support the older adult being able to remain living well in their community of choice.

About you

We are looking for a person with extensive clinical experience, at a senior nurse level, who enjoys working in partnership with patients, whānau and multidisciplinary practitioners - providing key evidence-based nursing knowledge, practice and leadership to achieve optimum outcomes for people in our community.

You will also have:

• Evidence of attainment of Senior Nurse Level PDRP (or working towards)
• Evidence of completion of post graduate study at PG Diploma or higher
• Current registration and annual practising certificate
• Leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills - integral to continuity of service delivery
• Good time management and the ability to manage work in a planned and coordinated manner

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 by 24.04.26. If you have any general questions or a copy of the position description please contact the nursing recruiter on lee.packer@nmdhb.govt.nz or for questions about the role, please contact Lisa Parkes Service Manager Community Care & Rural Hospitals on Lisa.Parkes@nmdhb.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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