Clinical Nurse Specialist – Paediatric Allergy

• 0.5FTE (20 hours per week) permanent position
• Shifts across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
• Paediatric Outpatients/Outreach Service, Christchurch Hospital

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Paediatric Allergy service as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

In this senior nursing role, you will work within the multidisciplinary team to assess and support tamariki and rangatahi with suspected or diagnosed allergies. You will provide specialist care, education and ongoing support to tamariki and whānau around allergy management, prevention and anaphylaxis.

Working across hospital and community settings, you will also provide specialist education and advice to health professionals, GPs, schools and preschools, while contributing to best practice, quality improvement and the ongoing development of the Paediatric Allergy service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist assessment, care coordination and case management for tamariki with allergies.
• Educating and supporting tamariki and whānau in allergy and anaphylaxis management.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support assessment, diagnosis and ongoing care.
• Providing education and specialist advice to health professionals and community providers.
• Contributing to clinical guidelines, quality improvement, research and evidence-based practice.
• Providing clinical leadership and supporting the development of nursing knowledge and capability.

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

About You

You will be an experienced Registered Nurse with advanced clinical skills, strong clinical judgement and a passion for improving outcomes for tamariki and whānau. You will be confident working autonomously and collaboratively and bring excellent communication, education and relationship-building skills.

You will also have:

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least five years' experience within a relevant clinical specialty or senior nursing role.
• Advanced nursing skills comparable to Senior Nurse or Expert PDRP level.
• A relevant postgraduate diploma, or be actively working towards one.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, teaching and mentoring skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A current New Zealand Driver Licence.
• A commitment to whānau-centred, equitable and evidence-based care.

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

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Wednesday 2nd September.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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