Nurse Practitioner - Children's Emergency Careat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) forChildren's Emergency Care is responsible for providing advanced clinicalexpertise and leadership to enhance access and quality of care for tamariki(children) and their whanau (family).You will work within a team ofPaediatric and Emergency Consultants, Resident Medical Officer's, andRegistered Nurses.
You will be supported by Nurse Practitioner Groups andreceive direct clinical supervision by the Consultants in Children's Emergency Care.You will be responsible for:Utilising evidence-based practice to supporteffective decision making in the holistic: assessment, planning, treatment, andevaluation of clinical careUtilising knowledge of pathophysiology andpharmacology, as well as advanced assessment skills, to determine comprehensivediagnoses and plans of care in partnership with patients, whānau, and the widercare team.
Collaborate with teams from the Adult Emergencydept, Paediatric Medical and Surgical Services, Child and Family Mental Healthand the Orthopaedic Department. Your caseload of patients will be aged between0-16yrs.Shifts to be discussed atinterview stage.About the TeamChildren's Emergency Care has been designed especially fortamariki and whānau.This is reflected not only in the child and familyfriendly environment, but also by the collaborative way the multidisciplinaryhealthcare team work together in partnership with whānau to provide the bestpossible health outcomes for the tamariki who spend time there.About youThe Nurse Practitioner position isopen to a Nurse Practitioner who is currently working in a Paediatric EmergencyserviceYou will be an effectivecommunicator who enjoys working within a wider team and collaborating withother services as required.
You willhave excellent organisational skills and a strong sense of your professional developmentwith motivation to seek ongoing educational opportunities. You will report directly to theDirector of Nursing Women's and Children's health but have an operationalreporting line to the Charge Nurse Manager of Paediatric Emergency Care.Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience in apaediatric emergency nursing roleMinimum NZ Masters degreeExperience in mentoring, coaching, and informalteachingA proven ability to work effectively within ateamFlexible, adaptable, and promotes a positiveattitude within a changing environmentRegistered with the Nursing Council of NewZealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday5th November.If you have any questions about the role, pleasecontact Victoria on Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.