Clinical Nurse Specialist - Older Adult
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods
Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist – Older Adult position presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated senior nurse dedicated to the care of older individuals. As a CNS Older Adult, you will utilise your expertise in gerontology nursing assessment and diagnostic reasoning to assess frail older patients in the hospital inpatient setting, particularly those at risk of requiring extended care due to pre-existing functional challenges.
Working within a supportive team environment, you will conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments and collaborate with medical, Allied Health, and nursing teams to coordinate clinical care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning in the acute care setting. Additionally, you will contribute to continuity of care between the PARIS team in ED/APU, the HIA ward, and the Community Geriatric Service, while also participating in educational initiatives.
To succeed in this role, our preferred candidate will display the following:
Have significant experience with Older Adults.
Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
Postgraduate academic papers in Gerontology including Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning would be an advantage.
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty’s largest employers with over 4500 staff.
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Opportunity to participate in a weekly case review/education meeting with the Geriatrician, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists within the service. This can contribute to your professional development hours
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
Discounts (with local businesses)
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat email [email protected]
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks’ under the Children’s Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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