Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention and Control

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dunedin Hospital

• Salary range: $116,040 - $127,000 p.a. pro-rata and Kiwisaver
• Career opportunity to step up to Senior Nurse position
• Work as part of a supportive team in the hospital and other healthcare settings
• Permanent, part-time position
• 0.9 FTE

The Infection Prevention and Control Service (IPC) is a district-wide service with the primary role of monitoring and reducing the risk of infections acquired in hospitals and other healthcare settings. We are proud of our supportive and collaborative environment and are looking for a talented RN to join our small team to continue our essential service.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

In the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be providing specialist nursing care and expert advice to support staff in the management of care delivery for Infection Prevention and Control within a variety of settings including Hospitals, other public health settings and Aged Residential Care (ARC),

The main responsibilities of your role will include (but are not limited to):

• Preparing for and responding to newly emerging viral infections within the hospital and ARC community
• Working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Providing specialist, evidence-based advice, care, support, and expertise
• Providing education and support for all staff on all aspects of the Infection Prevention and Control programme
• Modelling expert clinical skills, promoting best practice, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and providing education
• Supporting the implementation of Nga Parewa Health and Disability services standard (NZS 8134:2021) Part 5: Infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship
• Active involvement in quality improvement initiatives that improve the care of patients

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Mōu ake - About you

There is plenty of scope for learning here; if you are looking for an opportunity to develop a specialism, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Our ideal applicant will:

• have a current practicing certificate - this is an essential requirement
• have excellent time management and organisational skills
• be experienced and credible within the nursing profession
• be a role model and excellent communicator
• have a relevant post-graduate qualification - or be working towards one
• have a New Zealand driver's licence.

This is an exciting and varied role where you will be seen as a practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, change agent and leader in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes. If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for we would love to hear from you! Please feel free to get in touch with any questions you may have.

Painga - Benefits

• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts
• Uniform

Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the DHB/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Grade 2, Step 1 ($116,040 p.a. pro-rata) and Grade 2, Step 3 ($127,674) p.a. pro-rata of the Senior Nurse Salary Scale (April 2024 rates)

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 12 April 2024.

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/