Registered Nurse - Clinical Coach / Emergency Department

Registered Nurse - Clinical Coach / Emergency Department We will only accept applications from current Te Whatu Ora employees. Contract: Permanent positions, 1x 0.8 FTE and 1x 0.4 FTE Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. The primary purpose of the Registered Nurse (RN) clinical coach role is to promote and provide targeted and planned point of care clinical education and coaching for an identified individual nurse, nursing cohort or team. This role supports relevant education plans aligned to individual and service needs in conjunction with the nursing leads of the area. As a RN, they meet the needs of patients and their family/whānau using contemporary nursing care, which is safe, appropriate and effective. The care is based on comprehensive assessment, ensures continuity, and is patient/whānau-centred, culturally safe and evidence based. The clinical coach works rostered shifts across the continuum, sharing a case load with the nurse to maximise education and coaching opportunities. The RN - Clinical Coach will respond to the changing needs of the District, performing other tasks as required. The RN is expected to contribute to the implementation of District and nursing goals and values, and to promote Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley as a centre of excellence for nursing practice. About the Team / Service / Location Partners with senior nursing team and preceptors to implement education plans for individual nurses, cohorts, and/or teams that are aligned with individual and service needs. Ensures that education provided is in alignment with Te Tiriti, equity and whanau centred care. Works alongside nurses in direct care delivery to support practice development and clinical decision making. Creates positive, safe, respectful, and supportive learning environments for individuals and teams. Coaches nurses to undertake comprehensive and accurate assessments, using an organised and evidence-based assessment methodology. Role models skilled administration of interventions, treatments and medications using established policy and guidelines. Coaches so that timely intervention is achieved for patients whose condition is assessed as of concern, encouraging escalation as required. Promotes care that is patient focused and planned, and responsive to ethnic, cultural, religious and other individual needs. Models and promotes appropriate and accurate communication and documentation. Identifies Māori and Pacific nurses who may require additional cultural support and connects them with this support and with peers. Supports and guides preceptors. Provides feedback in a manner that is respectful, constructive, and strengths-based. Has challenging conversations leading to positive outcomes when required to support practice development. Advocates for nurses learning needs. Reports regularly on nurses/cohort/team progress with the Nurse Educator and/or Clinical/Charge Nurse Manager. Escalates practice development, conduct, and competence concerns. About you Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ). A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and scope appropriate to place of work. Two years post registration experience in ED. Demonstrates an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in the nursing role. A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori. A personal commitment to on-going learning and development including attainment/maintenance of PDRP. Preceptorship and Assessors Certification. Australasian Triage training. Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action. Respect and collaboration in practice. Delivering an exemplary standard of care. Practice informed by research evidence. Innovation and critical thinking. Post Graduate qualification or working towards. You will be able Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role. With the support of Health NZ, proactively take care of your own health and safety, to ensure a safe and supportive work environment. Maximise the quality and contributions of individuals and teams to achieve the organisation's vision, purpose and goals. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels within the public and private sectors, related industry and community interest groups and the wider national and international communities. Demonstrate a strong drive to deliver and take personal responsibility. Demonstrate self-awareness of your impact on people and invests in your own leadership practice to continuously grow and improve. Demonstrate the highest standards of personal, professional and institutional behaviour through commitment, loyalty and integrity. Take responsibility for their own development and supports the development of others where appropriate. Health New Zealand is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr