Clinical Nurse Specialist - Clinical Services Unit | Hillmorton Hospital

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• (0.5 FTE) permanent position
• Hours of work alternating Monday and Thursdays- 4 hours, Tuesday and Friday - 8 hours (excluding stats)
• Clinical leadership role for an experienced registered nurse in Mental Health
• A current NZ Nursing Registration and APC with a scope of practice that includes Mental Health
• Must either hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate qualification

Health 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

Specialist Mental Health Services at Hillmorton Hospital is seeking an ECT Clinical Nurse Specialist , with experience in Mental Health to work alongside SMHS Staff and Consumers to ensure the safe provision of ECT. Your methodical, organised approach and exceptional interpersonal skills will see you succeed in this role as you coordinate, provide assessments, specific medical services to our consumers and further develop ECT services and processes. Working collaboratively within a small but highly motivated team, you will be confident in your ability to work under pressure and build successful therapeutic relationships in this diverse and innovative role.

About You

This part time role, based at Clinical Services Hillmorton Hospital 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. With your proven ability to lead, you will be an expert at developing and extending nursing practice, auditing, quality improvement, and providing overall clinical expertise and mentorship within the team with specific emphasis on ECT, enabling them to continue to deliver a high standard of care.  

Skills and experience

While desirable experience in the area of ECT is not mandatory, education, support and orientation will be provided.

• A Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing specialised care, enhancing ECT service delivery with the goal of renown as a centre of excellence.
• 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 post graduate qualification or be working towards one and have a least three years post graduate experience in mental health.
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused.
• As a role model it is expected you will engage with nursing staff and members of Multi-Disciplinary Teams to ensure effective relationships are developed and maintained, therefore your integrity, excellent interpersonal skills, effective organisational and time management skills and clinical credibility are imperative to the success of this role.

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. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 15^th June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.