Clinical Nurse Specialist Job at Canterbury District Health Board, Canterbury, Christchurch
- Location:
- Canterbury
- Christchurch
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Healthcare & Medical
- Nursing – General Medical & Surgical
Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Intellectually Disabled Persons Health, Specialist Mental Health ServicesPermanent, Full-timeVacancy 15539. Closing 25/01/12The Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit (AT&R) is situated at Hillmorton Hospital, within the Intellectually Disabled Persons Health, Specialist Mental Health Service.The AT&R unit provides care for clients who present with challenging behaviours and/or, may have criminally offended.We seek a Registered Nurse for this senior position with experience, and scope of practice, in the field of Intellectual Disability and Mental Health.The role requires the CNS to provide expert nursing knowledge and, clinical leadership, modelling best contemporary nursing practice to the team.The CNS will provide leadership within the multidisciplinary team, practice which is safe and ethical and provide clinical oversight along with developing quality initiatives.Experience in relational and procedural security would be an advantage.Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Charlotte Burtt, Recruitment Specialist – Nursing, phone (03) 378 6580, emailcharlotte.burtt@cdhb.govt.nz