Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric Allergy

0.5FTE (20 hours per week) permanent positionShifts across Monday, Tuesday and WednesdayPaediatric Outpatients/Outreach Service, Christchurch HospitalHealth New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

We have an excitingopportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Paediatric Allergyservice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.In this seniornursing role, you will work within the multidisciplinary team to assess andsupport tamariki and rangatahi with suspected or diagnosed allergies. You willprovide specialist care, education and ongoing support to tamariki and whānauaround allergy management, prevention and anaphylaxis.Working acrosshospital and community settings, you will also provide specialist education andadvice to health professionals, GPs, schools and preschools, while contributingto best practice, quality improvement and the ongoing development of thePaediatric Allergy service.

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• Providing specialist assessment, care coordination and case management for tamariki with allergies.
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• Educating and supporting tamariki and whānau in allergy and anaphylaxis management.
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• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support assessment, diagnosis and ongoing care.
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• Providing education and specialist advice to health professionals and community providers.
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• Contributing to clinical guidelines, quality improvement, research and evidence-based practice.
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• Providing clinical leadership and supporting the development of nursing knowledge and capability.
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• You will be anexperienced Registered Nurse with advanced clinical skills, strong clinicaljudgement and a passion for improving outcomes for tamariki and whānau.
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• Youwill be confident working autonomously and collaboratively and bring excellentcommunication, education and relationship-building skills.
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• You will also have:
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• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and Annual Practising Certificate.
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• At least five years' experience within a relevant clinical specialty or senior nursing role.
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• Advanced nursing skills comparable to Senior Nurse or Expert PDRP level.
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• A relevant postgraduate diploma, or be actively working towards one.
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• Demonstrated clinical leadership, teaching and mentoring skills.
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• Strong organisational and communication skills.
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• A current New Zealand Driver Licence.
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• A commitment to whānau-centred, equitable and evidence-based care.
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Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofNew Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that weare better positioned to understand and service our community.

Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Victoria at [email protected]