Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient at Risk Team

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient at Risk Team

Southland Hospital

Salary band - $116,000 - $127,000 p.a. pro-rata plus Kiwisaver and car park.

• Permanent roles
• Opportunity to join new Patient at Risk team within our Critical Care Unit

Our Critical Care Unit at Southland Hospital is an open unit secondary Critical Care Unit and it is on an exciting journey of growth and development. Through the provision of new Critical Care funding from the Ministry of Health, we are in the process of aligning our secondary level unit with the College of Intensive Care Medicine, Medical and Nursing staffing standards. Our primary goal is to rapidly increase our capacity and capability, moving from our current ICU level bed and five HDU/Coronary Care beds to three ICU and three HDU/Coronary level beds to better meet the secondary Critical Care needs for Southland patients.

It is an exciting time to be part of Critical Care in Te Waipounamu (the South Island) as the regional clinical network is forming. We are seeking experienced Senior Critical Care Nurses with recent contemporary Critical Care experience to join us through this period of intense change. We have various FTE opportunities available from 0.5 - 1.0 FTE. Please indicate your preference in your cover letter.

Mō te tūranga - About the role:

• Reporting to the ACNM for Patient at Risk team (PaR)
• Rotating eight hour shifts Monday to Sunday
• Strive for excellence in clinical services and focus on patient centred care,
• Use advanced clinical skills to identify patients at risk and work closely with the primary teams to monitor and implement interventions to prevent deterioration
• Provide specialist PaR nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery
• Mentor staff so they too gain further knowledge and skill
• Act in the roles of clinician, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes
• Supported to complete the required NZ outreach nurse competency assessment
• Current Nursing council registration and APC
• Proven clinical nursing experience in acute or critical care, ED/ICU/HDU
• Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications
• Advanced learning and contemporary knowledge in either Acute Care, HDU, ED or ICU nursing
• Current Core Advanced certification - or the ability to complete as soon as possible after appointment
• Hold Level 4 or Senior Nurse PDRP or level 3 and working towards level 4
• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Short work commutes - only 10-15 minutes' drive to work from anywhere in the city
• Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago
• Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts
• Discounted rates available with local Childcare provider
• Affordable housing and beautiful scenery

Sick of long commutes to work? - Southland Hospital is located within a 10 - 15 minute drive from anywhere in Invercargill and offers free car parking on site for staff. Our hospital is a modern, secondary level 4 base hospital offering an innovative and progressive working environment. Small and intimate enough to get to know not only your colleagues, but your patients in particular. Here you will enjoy a clinically challenging and rewarding job combined with a relaxed and satisfying lifestyle.

Now is a great time to relocate to Southland if you were considering the move. Southland offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, affordable housing, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it's the outdoors - kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting, or fishing; or theatre, live-music or art or shopping and dining out - there's literally something for everyone. Check outDiscover Invercargill for what we can offer you and your whanau.

Join Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora as we embark on a historic collaboration to transform healthcare for all whānau across Aotearoa, New Zealand. Together, we're passionate about creating a modern, integrated health system that honours the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and prioritises health equity for Māori, whānau, and every community. Be part of this journey and contribute to a brighter, healthier future for all generations to come.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the Te Whatu Ora/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Grade 2 Step 1 ($112,660 p.a. pro-rata) and Grade 2 Step 3 ($123,955 p.a. pro-rata of the Senior Nurse Salary Scale.

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)