Clinical Nurse Specialist - Development Pathway to Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Hospital Dunedin
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Dunedin, Otago
Contract type: Part time
Description:
About The Role
We are offering a unique opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join our team in a 2-year fixed-term Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role offered at 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) to be worked on a rotating roster Monday - Saturday between the hours of 0800AM - 1030PM, with a supported pathway to becoming a permanent Nurse Practitioner (NP).
This development role is designed for nurses who are ready to take the next step in their advanced clinical career. As part of this pathway, you will be expected to enrol and complete the Nurse Practitioner Training Programme (NPTP) within the 2-year period. Once completed you will be offered a permanent NP position at Mercy.
Specific duties include
For more information on the Nurse Practitioner Training Programme please visit: https://nurseworkforce.blogs.auckland.ac.nz
Skills and Experiences:
Skills And Experience
Alongside your strong clinical leadership and advanced practice experience, our ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator with a commitment to professional development and meeting NPTP entry requirements.You will also need to demonstrate the following:
Why Mercy Hospital?
Joining Mercy means more than just having a job, but being part of a team that works together towards a shared purpose. As we are a charitable, not-for-profit hospital, we value those who are not only skilled in what they do but are committed and passionate about making a difference to our patients and community.
As a Mercy employee, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click on the apply button below. Please note, applications will be reviewed as submitted and vacancy close dates may be subject to change.
If you're ready to step into a development role with a supported clear future pathway, we would love to hear from you.
About The Role
We are offering a unique opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join our team in a 2-year fixed-term Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role offered at 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) to be worked on a rotating roster Monday - Saturday between the hours of 0800AM - 1030PM, with a supported pathway to becoming a permanent Nurse Practitioner (NP).
This development role is designed for nurses who are ready to take the next step in their advanced clinical career. As part of this pathway, you will be expected to enrol and complete the Nurse Practitioner Training Programme (NPTP) within the 2-year period. Once completed you will be offered a permanent NP position at Mercy.
Specific duties include
- Collaborating with Credentialed Specialists to optimise health outcomes for consumers
- Provide comprehensive care across the healthcare continuum for the Mercy patient group
- Oversee and support the management of patients with complex needs
- Provide clinical leadership support and education to staff
- Enrolment and successful completion of the NPTP within the 2-year term
- A supported CNS role with development and supervision opportunities
- Guidance to meet NPTP enrolment requirements
- Clear pathway to a permanent NP position following successful completion of the NPTP
For more information on the Nurse Practitioner Training Programme please visit: https://nurseworkforce.blogs.auckland.ac.nz
Skills and Experiences:
Skills And Experience
Alongside your strong clinical leadership and advanced practice experience, our ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator with a commitment to professional development and meeting NPTP entry requirements.You will also need to demonstrate the following:
- Hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, pursuant to the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, as a Nurse and current practicing certificate.
- Proficiency in advanced nursing procedures/practices
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical practice within the defined scope of specialty practice.
- New Zealand Resuscitation Council CORE qualification
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to relate well to health professionals and members of the public
Why Mercy Hospital?
Joining Mercy means more than just having a job, but being part of a team that works together towards a shared purpose. As we are a charitable, not-for-profit hospital, we value those who are not only skilled in what they do but are committed and passionate about making a difference to our patients and community.
As a Mercy employee, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised staff meals, gym membership and health insurance
- Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click on the apply button below. Please note, applications will be reviewed as submitted and vacancy close dates may be subject to change.
If you're ready to step into a development role with a supported clear future pathway, we would love to hear from you.
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