Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient at Risk

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; Taranaki; Sur place; NZD 95 000 - 115 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Patient at Risk (PAR) Service at New Plymouth Hospital. This senior role (0.9FTE) focuses on early recognition, assessment and management of deteriorating patients with a strong emphasis on leadership and education.

The successful applicant will provide expert assessment, advice and MDT support, while contributing to ongoing development of practice and improved patient outcomes across New

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, problem solving and assessment skills.
• A minimum of 5 years acute clinical experience in a NZ hospital within critical care.
• Experience in management of the undifferentiated patient.
• Able to work in an MDT and navigate challenging situations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a complex changing environment.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development including postgraduate qualifications.
• Current PDRP portfolio, Expert Level.
• Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate.
• CORE advanced and paediatric life support training applied to practice is essential.

Responsabilités

• Lead early recognition, assessment and management of deteriorating patients across the organisation.
• Provide expert clinical assessment, advice and escalation of care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support education, coaching and role modelling to develop staff confidence in recognizing deterioration.
• Contribute to ongoing clinical practice development and patient safety improvements across New Plymouth and Hāwera hospitals.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Leadership

Formation

Postgraduate qualifications in Critical Care or Emergency

NZ Annual Practising Certificate

Description du poste

Clinical Nurse Specialist Patient at Risk: New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent Part time 0.9FTE Looking for a senior clinical leadership role supporting the recognition and management of deteriorating patients Join a well-established Patient at Risk service working collaboratively across the hospital An opportunity to use your advanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical expertise to improve outcomes for some of our most vulnerable patientsHealth 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 have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior Registered Nurse to join our Patient at Risk (PAR) Service as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.The Patient at Risk Service plays a key role in the early recognition, assessment and management of patients who are deteriorating or at risk of deterioration, with a strong focus on supporting some of our most vulnerable patients.As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will use advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking and communication skills to support safe, timely and appropriate escalation of care. Working collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health teams, you will provide expert clinical assessment, advice and support to patients and colleagues across the organisation.You will also contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice through education, coaching and role modelling, helping staff build confidence and capability in recognising and responding to patient deterioration.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established service and work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, while making a meaningful contribution to patient safety and outcomes across New Plymouth and Hāwera hospitals.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Patient at Risk Service is a well-established senior nursing service providing specialist assessment and clinical support for patients who are deteriorating or at increased risk of deterioration.The team works closely with ward nursing teams, medical staff, critical care and other clinical services, providing expert assessment, clinical guidance and support with escalation of care. The service also has an important role in supporting education, clinical development and continuous improvement in the recognition and management of patient deterioration.

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About you

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication, problem solving and assessment skills
• A minimum of 5 years acute clinical experience in a NZ hospital setting within critical care environment
• Experience in management of the undifferentiated patient
• Able to work in an MDT and navigate challenging situations
• Ability to work in a complex changing environment and be able to manage multiple competing priorities
• Motivation and self-direction
• Evidence of on-going professional development including Postgraduate qualifications (Critical Care or Emergency)
• Current PDRP portfolio, Expert Level
• Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate
• Proficiency with CORE advanced and paediatric life support training applied to clinical practise is essential.

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.