Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention And Control

• Central Otago
• Salary range: $116,000 to $127,000 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver
• Career opportunity to step up to a Senior Nurse position
• Work as part of a supportive team in the hospital and other healthcare settings
• Permanent, part-time 0.7 FTE/56 hours per fortnight

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

The Infection Prevention and Control Service (IPC) is a district-wide service with the primary role of monitoring and reducing the risk of infections acquired in hospitals and other healthcare settings. We are proud of our supportive and collaborative environment and are looking for a talented RN to join our small team to continue our essential service.

In the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be providing specialist nursing care and expert advice to support staff in the management of care delivery for Infection Prevention and Control within a variety of settings, including hospitals, other public health settings, and Aged Residential Care (ARC).

The main responsibilities of your role will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Preparing for and responding to newly emerging viral infections within the hospital and ARC community
• Working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Providing specialist, evidence-based advice, care, support, and expertise
• Providing education and support for all staff on all aspects of the Infection Prevention and Control programme
• Modelling expert clinical skills, promoting best practice, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and providing education
• Supporting the implementation of Nga Parewa Health and Disability services standard (NZS 8134:2021) Part 5: Infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship
• Active involvement in quality improvement initiatives that improve the care of patients

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About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you:

• Have a current practicing certificate - this is an essential requirement
• Have excellent time management and organisational skills
• Experienced and credible within the nursing profession
• Be a role model and an excellent communicator
• Have a relevant postgraduate qualification, or be working towards one
• A driver's licence is essential

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.

Salary range

This role belongs to the DHB/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Grade 2, Step 1 ($116,040 p.a. pro-rata) and Grade 2, Step 3 ($127,674 p.a. pro-rata) of the Senior Nurse Salary Scale.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 6 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/