Nurse Practitioner - Children's Emergency Care

• Christchurch Hospital
• 0.6FTE (24 hours a week), Permanent role

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 are seeking applicants to a new position within Health New Zealand Canterbury, Children’s Emergency Care.

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Children’s Emergency Care is responsible for providing advanced clinical expertise and leadership to enhance access and quality of care for tamariki (children) and their whanau (family).

You will work within a team of Paediatric and Emergency Consultants, Resident Medical Officer’s, and Registered Nurses. You will be supported by Nurse Practitioner Groups and receive direct clinical supervision by the Consultants in Children’s Emergency Care.

You will be responsible for:

• Utilising evidence-based practice to support effective decision making in the holistic: assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of clinical care
• Utilising knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology, as well as advanced assessment skills, to determine comprehensive diagnoses and plans of care in partnership with patients, whānau, and the wider care team.
• Collaborate with teams from the Adult Emergency dept, Paediatric Medical and Surgical Services, Child and Family Mental Health and the Orthopaedic Department.
• Your caseload of patients will be aged between 0-16yrs.

Shifts to be discussed at interview stage.

About the Team

Children’s Emergency Care has been designed especially for tamariki and whānau. This is reflected not only in the child and family friendly environment, but also by the collaborative way the multidisciplinary healthcare team work together in partnership with whānau to provide the best possible health outcomes for the tamariki who spend time there.

About you

The Nurse Practitioner position is open to a Nurse Practitioner who is currently working in a Paediatric Emergency service

You will be an effective communicator who enjoys working within a wider team and collaborating with other services as required.  You will have excellent organisational skills and a strong sense of your professional development with motivation to seek ongoing educational opportunities.

You will report directly to the Director of Nursing Women’s and Children’s health but have an operational reporting line to the Charge Nurse Manager of Paediatric Emergency Care.

• Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience in a paediatric emergency nursing role
• Minimum NZ Masters degree
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and informal teaching
• A proven ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexible, adaptable, and promotes a positive attitude within a changing environment
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Wednesday 5^th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria on Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.