Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Te Awhina (Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit) - New Zealand Jobs Opening

September 13, 2024

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Whanganui

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Te Awhina (Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit)

Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Te Awhina (Mental Health Acute and Intensive Care Inpatient Services)
Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui Hospital
Permanent, part time (32 hours per week)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
Ko te kaupapa | About the role
Are you looking for an opportunity to progress into a senior nursing position? Are you seeking an exciting career opportunity that may lead to further senior roles? Are you looking for a challenge and leadership role? We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to complement our team to coordinate delivery of safe, service user/tangata whaiora and family focused care.
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator has responsibility for providing nursing leadership, clinical expertise and knowledge to the health care team. The role works closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager of the acute inpatient service to provide shift coordination of the team, to develop system and processes that support a patient centred model of care, case management, peer and performance reviews with staff.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
As the successful candidate you will have:

a minimum of three years' experience with a post grad qualification or a willingness to work towards this
a sound knowledge of mental health affecting service users/tangata whaiora, the use of medications in mental health and the management of risk
proven commitment to the provision of quality mental health and addiction assessment, treatment, and education
have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
be able to demonstrate cultural safety in the practice setting
a commitment to application of evidence-based practice
a commitment to ongoing professional development
a can do attitude with a positive leadership style

Ko wai mātou | Who are we
Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.
Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.
Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.
Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
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For support with applications, please email Stacey Howes at jobs@wdhb.org.nz
Rā Katinga | Applications close
Applications close: 11th October 2024 (or as soon as a suitable candidate is identified)
‘Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and before the closing date - applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place for suitable candidates following application. This vacancy will potentially close earlier than indicated if a suitable candidate has been identified'
Vacancy: 08-CNCT-5140

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available