CNS or CNS Candidate, Elder Health, Whanganui

CNS or CNS Candidate, Elder Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui Te Uru Whakamauora– Healthy Ageing&Rehabilitation Horowhenua Health Centre, Permanent, Part time An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged A professional and supportive culture and team setting Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options Tailored wellness programmesHealth 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 Te Uru Whakamauora Directorate have an opportunity for a senior nurse to join the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Elderhealth team at an exciting time of community focused, culturally responsive, integrated health care for kaumatua and older adults in our region. The role encompasses both the community Elderhealth specialist nursing service, and involvement in the transdisciplinary OPAL (Older Person's Assessment and Liaison) Community Service.We are seeking to recruit a senior nurse who can ensure they deliver clinical and cultural best practice across the region. This role will be based in Horowhenua but supported by a team of senior nurses who engage in comprehensive assessments and support, within the care continuum in a variety of care settings including people's homes, throughout Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua, Midcentral.About the Team/Service Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. About You Applications for this position are invited from nurses who have gained an excellent knowledge of complex health conditions, frailty, dementia, and elder health;can provide advanced nursing expertise, clinical assessment and co-ordination of support; demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, solution strengths based and focused problem solving; enable and empower clients and their family/whanau to engage in whanau centred engagement; and have a confidence and passion to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams, community organisations and cultural groups to support an inclusive, innovative, culturally responsive and respectful service. Proven leadership, and ability to engage with tangata whenua and iwi providers isan advantage for this role.A postgraduate qualification with prescribing qualifications or willingness to obtain is a pre-requisite. PDRP– Senior Nurse. How to Apply To apply please click “ apply now .” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: ) or Rose Blair, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Elderhealth Team Lead, Te Uru Whakamauora Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral #J-18808-Ljbffr