Clinical Nurse Specialist– South Community Mental Health, Christchurch

Thank you for your interest in this position. We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete. To finish your application, we will email you further details. Clinical Nurse Specialist– South Community Mental Health Work closely with the Clinical Manager to coordinate and oversee patient care provided by multidisciplinary team colleagues.Support the Clinical Manager as a leader/change agent and care coordinator in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes for our patients. Liaise closely with referral sources to ensure the smooth transition of patient care in and out of our community mental health team. Role model expert nursing practice and leadership.Provide education, consultancy, and research roles within the team. 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 a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our community-based team.We are a busy urban community mental health team covering the south quadrant of Christchurch. Our multidisciplinary team combines the skills and talents of Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Pūkenga Atawhai, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Peer Workers. We focus our care on those in most need—those with serious and enduring mental illness who cannot be cared for in primary care or by NGOs. We are keen to utilize all the different skills our multidisciplinary team offers to provide the best care possible for our clients.About You You will be a talented, experienced Community Mental Health Nurse who is motivated, hardworking, and confident to step into a leadership role or who is already excelling in this capacity. You will have a strong professional nursing background, an interest in working with other disciplines in a multidisciplinary team, and a talent for supporting and coordinating resources to achieve the best patient outcomes.In this role, you will be responsible for: Coordinating the transition of patients in and out of the community mental health team, Overseeing the clinical care provided by nursing and multidisciplinary team members, Supporting the Clinical Manager as a leader/change agent, Role modeling nursing clinical excellence to improve health outcomes,Providing support and guidance, including Caseload Reviews, Performance feedback, and Performance Appraisals, to nursing staff in the team. Your skills will include: Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, Holding a current Nursing Council of New Zealand practising certificate, Clinical excellence with a focus on Community Mental Health Nursing,Motivation and confidence to be in a leadership role, Ability to lead and inspire colleagues, Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different disciplines in our multidisciplinary team. 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 diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve 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 30th May 2025 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at . We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.#J-18808-Ljbffr