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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care Palliative Care Team - Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury 0.8 FTE - fixed term for one year Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter.

Are you ready to join us? Watch this video to learn how this moment is yours As part of the palliative care CNS team, you will be working collaboratively with other palliative oncology hub members and other health professionals to provide coordinated, tailored care to patients, family, whanau and caregivers. This hub is a nurturing and supportive team environment. You will also provide specialized education and mentoring of other health service professionals.

You will be involved with initiating and or participating in evidence-based service improvements, quality enhancement, policy development and building of staff capability. Aspects of this role include working closely with patients and their whnau across the health sector in a connected and inter-professional manner. You will work with palliative care patients and their family to optimize their journey, working closely with primary care providers, hospice, aged residential care, and secondary care providers.

Key Requirements Include: Nursing Council of NZ registration, and current APC A relevant postgraduate qualification (NZQA Level 8) - or be willing to work towards this qualification Significant relevant clinical experience Be able to work collaboratively with health professionals and as an autonomous practitioner. Excellent clinical assessment skills Current full New Zealand Divers License Why choose South Canterbury DHB? As one of the country's smaller districts our people always have room to move and grow - you'll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you're more than just a number; you're part of a team where everyone knows your name.

You'll be supported to thrive through our many professional development opportunities and have the chance to share your expertise as part of our graduate mentoring programme. On top of all that, you'll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here. In South Canterbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

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