Description
About the Company
Starship Child Health is New Zealand's leading children's hospital and a major teaching center dedicated to providing family-centered care to neonates, children, and young people across New Zealand and the South Pacific. As part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering excellent healthcare that reflects the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and experienced nurse to join our friendly team as a Nurse Specialist within our Pediatric Neurology department. This part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed-term position will last for one year to cover parental leave.
In this advanced practice specialty role, the Nurse Specialist will be responsible for conducting assessments and diagnostic reasoning, utilizing their specialist knowledge of complex neurological conditions. Case management and coordination with patients, their families, and health professionals across inpatient areas and intersectoral services are essential components of this position.
About the Service
The Pediatric Neurology service focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles in babies, children, and teenagers. Our team is dedicated to providing ongoing outpatient care for neurological issues, as well as managing inpatient and day stay care for patients with chronic disorders.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:
- Be an experienced pediatric registered nurse
- Hold current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and possess an Advanced Practice Credential (APC)
- Have a proficient or expert level Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio or equivalent
- Ideally, possess a Master’s degree or postgraduate diploma
- Have experience in a leadership role, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality healthcare
- Exhibit excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a bi-cultural environment
For more details regarding the responsibilities and qualifications for this role, please refer to the position description.
For further inquiries about the position, please reach out to the Nurse Unit Manager, Helen Waldron, at hwaldron@adhb.govt.nz.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to promoting excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which enables us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis, which may lead to the position being filled before the official deadline. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below. Include a summary of your experience and motivation for applying, along with your updated CV and cover letter.
If you experience any accessibility or technical issues during the online application process, please contact Anél Foord, Recruitment Consultant, at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz and reference ADHB22877 to discuss how we can assist you.
To Apply
If this role is of interest, please Apply Now and submit your updated CV by following the link.
Please note: To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand, with valid work rights.
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