Clinical Nurse Specialist Emergency Department Wairau

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
* ** Clinical Nurse Specialist - Emergency Department  (Elderly & Frailty Care)**
* ** Wairau Hospital**
* ** Full Time (40 hours a week)**
* ** Be part of an innovative and supportive Emergency Department team**
* ** Develop your skills in a specialist role with opportunities for  training and career progression**
* ** Make a meaningful difference for some of our most vulnerable  patients
** Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
** About theRole
*** Provide specialist clinical assessment and  intervention for older and frail patients in the Emergency Department.
* Act as a key resource for colleagues, offering  advice and support in the management of complex needs.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams  including geriatricians, therapists, social care, and community partners  to deliver safe and effective care pathways.
* Contribute to service development, innovation,  and quality improvement projects focused on frailty care.
* Support education and training for nursing and  medical staff on the recognition and management of frailty.
** About theTeam/Service/ Location
** At Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough, we are committed to delivering person-centred, safe, and compassionate care to every patient who comes through our doors. As demand onemergency services grows, we recognise the importance of early recognition and specialist support for our older and frailer patients.
** About you
** We are now seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with expertise, or a strong interest, in elderly andfrailty care to join our Emergency Department team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the patient journey, reducing unnecessaryadmissions, improving outcomes, and supporting patients and families at a timeof real need.
* Registered  Nurse with significant clinical experience, ideally within emergency,  acute, or frailty settings.
* Strong  communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and  inspire others.
* Passion  for improving the care of older people and those living with frailty.
* Evidence  of ongoing professional development, with or working towards  specialist/advanced qualifications.
* Commitment  to collaborative working across teams and services.
** Working at Health New Zealand
** Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community**.
** Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.
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* How to Apply

** To apply please click '
** apply now**.' All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal by 22.02.26**.
** If you have any generalquestions please contact the nursing recruiter on  or for more role specific questionsplease contact Simon Langford Charge Nurse Manager Emergency Department/High Dependency/Acute Assessment Unit Wairau on
* We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process,before the closing date of this advert.*|

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| Wairau Hospital |
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