Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Painat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Invercargill
Southland HospitalPermanent contract, part
- time 0.8 FTE 32 hours per weekSalary band
- $116,040 - $127,674 p.a.
- 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 roleThe purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery and in support to other staff in the management of acute pain in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and inpatient wards Southland Hospital.
You will work across the organisation within PACU acting in the role of advanced practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.Tasks for this role include but are not limited to the following:Provide leadership for the provision of high-quality management of acute painCollaborate closely with anaesthetic, surgical, and medical specialities involved in the patients' overall careProvide specialist nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery and in support to other staffProvide specialist nursing advice, support and expertise for the delivery and coordination of acute pain management in both PACU and the inpatient wards Southland HospitalFunction as an expert practitioner and resource person within the clinical area of expertise to positively affect patient outcomes.
Ensure that quality systems are in place within and across the Perioperative department nursing services, to enhance care delivery based on nursing sensitive quality indicators in the delivery of careWork with Nurse Educators to identify ongoing learning needsAbout the Team/Service/LocationHealth New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora
- Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youCurrent NZ Nursing Council registrationPost graduate certificate working towards Master's Degree.Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in actionCurrent nursing APCLevel 4 PDRPStrong leadership qualities and ability to work well in a teamAt least 5 years' experience as a PACU nurseHigh level of written and verbal communication skillsView position descriptionWorking for Health New ZealandHealth 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 applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now'.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Monday, 9 June 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@southerndhb.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website