Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pohutukawa Clinic

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pohutukawa Clinic (Adult Sexual Assault and Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Service)

• Support the health and hauora of our people
• Use your knowledge, skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution
• One part-time (0.4FTE) permanent role in a values-driven, whanau-centric health organisation

Ko wai matou | Who are we

At Te Toka Tumai, Auckland DHB, we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We aspire to have a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieve equitable outcomes for all.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Choosing to work as part of our Pohutukawa team means that you've chosen more than a job you've chosen a career where you can have a meaningful impact on people's lives every day. The Clinical Nurse Specialist has a critical role in ensuring we can provide holistic care, support and treatment to victims of sexual assault/abuse and NFSS.

A day in the life of this position:

• Daytime work between Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm. You will also be part of our after-hours roster and work a minimum of 2 to 3 on-call shifts per month.
• Leadership, training and support of nurses on the after-hours on-call roster.
• Working together with forensic examiners to collect forensic evidence and perform NFSS assessments.
• Provision of trauma-informed non-forensic therapeutic medical assessments including diagnosis and treatment of STI's and provision of contraception.

Nga Pukenga Motuhake | Important Skills

Experienced nurses motivated to make a difference to adults and older adolescents, who have faced trauma and adversity, and who share our strong values to help strengthen our community, are encouraged to apply. In addition:

• Registration as a nurse (or eligibility for registration) with NZ Nursing Council
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to improving health outcomes
• Demonstration of well-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to patient-centred care
• Ideally previous experience working within one or more of the following specialities: sexual and reproductive health, gynaecology, trauma care, forensic medicine, family violence and/or mental health

For further details, please refer to the position description here

If you have any further questions or would like to learn more about this role please get in touch with Dr Anne Laking, Service Lead Clinician, via ALaking@adhb.govt.nz.

He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou | Why you will enjoy working here

Te Toka Tumai recognises that our kaimahi are our biggest strength. We have a solid commitment to lifelong learning demonstrated through the professional development programs we have available. We invest in collective work and staff training to improve patient care. We supplement this by creating an environment built on equity and respect while working together in caring, cohesive teams and providing opportunities for advancement. In addition:

• Access to education sessions and professional development
• Forensic, medico-legal and therapeutic medical care training
• Mandatory MEDSAC Initial Therapeutic and Forensic Training (ITFT) course, which is held twice a year in May and September

For more information on what we offer, please click Here

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

Advertising closes: Wednesday 5th March 2025 (New Zealand standard time). We expect interviews to take place in March 2025.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Abi Salisbury, Recruitment Consultant, via email abi.salisbury@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application quoting number ADHB22237