Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neurology

Work where others love to holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga. Part-time position - 0.8 FTE. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves educating others.

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.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Stroke service is employed to advance client and family centred care, education and support for people receiving specialist care from the Stroke service at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals. This role delivers nurse-led follow up for people via the outpatient service and is responsible for patient education and specialist assessment including monitoring of response to treatment. The CNS for Stroke participates in the advancement of professional knowledge and skills within the specialty using evidence-based practice.

The CNS role is an important role in the Stroke team. You will work with many clinicians to advance the treatment and outcomes for people who have experienced a stroke or stroke symptoms.

As a Stroke CNS you will work in a multidisciplinary way with other health professionals. It is imperative that you have the skill set to engage with patients and their whanau to ensure that care is appropriate and timely.

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• Provide advanced evidence-based specialty care that meets specialist nurse practice standards and optimises client outcomes
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• Coordinate, educate and ensure practice standards are maintained across service delivery including inpatient nursing teams in partnership with Clinical Nurse Manager and Nurse Educator
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• Actively manage clinical risk and contribute to quality and risk planning
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• Participate in the development of care pathways/protocols/guidelines
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Working at 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 serve our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.