Geriatrics In Emergency Department Initiative - Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Emergency Department
• Permanent 1. 4FTE
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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 GEDI is a Registered Nurse who demonstrates advanced and expanded clinical skills, knowledge and high level of capacity to translate these into contemporary evidence based emergent clinical care to older people who present to the Emergency Department. The role is required to work Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630.

You're responsible for ensuring that all health services you provide align with your education, meet legal standards, and adhere to professional guidelines. In your role as GEDI CNS you will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary advanced nursing practice and theory in emergent and geriatric nursing and to participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of clinical care.

Join our dynamic team of compassionate registered nurses in our outpatient cardiology unit! As a valued member, you'll collaborate closely with fellow nurses and healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care to our patients. Your expertise will contribute to creating a nurturing and safe environment where patients and their families feel supported and cared for.

Skills and experience:

Adhering to the Nursing Council of New Zealand's Code of Conduct and competencies, you'll demonstrate:

• Sound judgment and accountability for your actions, prioritizing patient safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Effective communication with patients and team members, ensuring clear documentation.
• Evaluation of care effectiveness and advocacy for nursing perspectives within the team.
• Provision of evidence-based health education and guidance to empower patients and families in making informed decisions.
• Accurate documentation and maintenance of privacy.
• Support for the professional development of colleagues, including new staff, graduates, and nursing students.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as assigned, agreed upon with your manager.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, maintaining competence through a Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio within the first year of employment.

Working for 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.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Abby Golden via email on Abby.golden@hbdhb.govt.nz email. To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.