Nurse Specialist

Permanent, full-time position 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 We are seeking a Nurse Specialist in a permanent, full-time capacity for our Eating Disorders Service in the Consult Liaison Team, Starship. This role is an advanced practice specialty role. The Nurse Specialist is an expert in assessments, diagnostic reasoning and have specialist knowledge of complex conditions which is central to the role. About the Team/Service/Location The Nurse Specialist will join the friendly and supportive multidisciplinary Consult Liaison Team to support the Starship Tupu Ora Inpatient Eating Disorders service (EDS). The Starship EDS provides specialist inpatient care for children with eating disorders across Auckland region. EDS is comanaged with general paediatrics for rangatahi requiring medical stabilisation. About you You will have strong leadership skills and advanced knowledge of young people and psychiatric comorbid disorders. You will work collaboratively and autonomously to provide specialist advice and knowledge with a strong patient and family/ whānau focus. To be successful you will have: Current NZ Nursing Registration and an annual practicing certificate Experience with young people with eating disorders / mental health conditions Experienced in creating a therapeutic environment Good communication and de‑escalation skills 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. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: ADHB24756 Location: North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland #J-18808-Ljbffr