Job Description
Job description
Clinical Nurse Specialist - North Inpatients
A permanent position working Monday to Friday, this role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated individual who is looking to expand their career pathway to take on a clinical leadership role.
About the Role
Te Awakura (Adult Inpatient Group) is a 64-bed adult acute inpatient unit that provides 24-hour care to consumers experiencing acute mental illness. Our model of care primarily focuses on integrated multidisciplinary teams who strive to provide excellent care to tangata whaiora in the least restrictive manner.
North Inpatient provides services to consumers in the North area of Christchurch. We work closely with our outpatient team and other community services. We are made up of passionate clinicians who work in the patients' best interests at all times. We have a supportive team culture and encourage opportunities for growth and development.
About You
This full-time, permanent position works Monday to Friday during morning duty. With your proven ability to lead, you will be an expert at developing and extending nursing practice, assisting with performance appraisals, auditing, quality improvement, and providing overall clinical expertise and mentorship within the team, enabling them to continue to deliver a high standard of care.
Requirements
Experienced, Specialist Mental Health Nurse, registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC - must include scope for Mental Health Nursing.
Adhere to guidelines of Cultural Safety and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Motivated and flexible self-starter with the ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
Expert clinical nursing knowledge and leadership ability.
Extensive experience working within mental health is essential – you will hold a relevant postgraduate qualification or be working towards one and have at least three years postgraduate experience in mental health.
The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution-focused.
Working for Health New Zealand
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Clinical Nurse Specialist - North Inpatients
A permanent position working Monday to Friday, this role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated individual who is looking to expand their career pathway to take on a clinical leadership role.
About the Role
Te Awakura (Adult Inpatient Group) is a 64-bed adult acute inpatient unit that provides 24-hour care to consumers experiencing acute mental illness. Our model of care primarily focuses on integrated multidisciplinary teams who strive to provide excellent care to tangata whaiora in the least restrictive manner.
North Inpatient provides services to consumers in the North area of Christchurch. We work closely with our outpatient team and other community services. We are made up of passionate clinicians who work in the patients' best interests at all times. We have a supportive team culture and encourage opportunities for growth and development.
About You
This full-time, permanent position works Monday to Friday during morning duty. With your proven ability to lead, you will be an expert at developing and extending nursing practice, assisting with performance appraisals, auditing, quality improvement, and providing overall clinical expertise and mentorship within the team, enabling them to continue to deliver a high standard of care.
Requirements
Experienced, Specialist Mental Health Nurse, registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC - must include scope for Mental Health Nursing.
Adhere to guidelines of Cultural Safety and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Motivated and flexible self-starter with the ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
Expert clinical nursing knowledge and leadership ability.
Extensive experience working within mental health is essential – you will hold a relevant postgraduate qualification or be working towards one and have at least three years postgraduate experience in mental health.
The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution-focused.
Working for Health New Zealand
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Clinical Nurse Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.