Clinical Nurse Specialist - Family Violence Intervention Co-ordinator

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Family Violence Intervention Co-ordinator

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Family Violence Intervention Co-ordinator, Te Puaruruhau, Starship Child Health

Opportunity to lead change!

Fixed term (12 months parental leave cover), part-time (0.8FTE) position

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

We are looking for someone who would thrive with the opportunity to lead change to be creative and support Te Toka Tumai staff to address intimate partner violence in our community.

This role is a member of a high performing team of four and has an overarching view of the day-to-day functioning within the team, including but not limited to:

• a consistent communication between the team, Te Toka Tumai and partner agencies
• co-facilitating full day trainings
• managing and talking Te Toka Tumai staff through the documentation process
• implementation of the VIP programme to new areas
• policy review and development
• Exploring new and vibrant ways of bringing intimate partner violence to the front and it being seen as a health issue.
• an opportunity to be on the on-call roster for Te Puaruruhau (nursing only)

For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the position description.

About the Team/Service/Location

Te Puaruruhau is an internationally-recognised centre of excellence in child protection practice. We are co-located with the Te Toka Tumai Family Violence Team, the National Power to Protect Programme, Police and Oranga Tamariki to provide a unique multi-agency service addressing the child protection needs of New Zealands most vulnerable children and young people and their whānau.

The Family Violence Intervention (FVI) Team are a part of Te Puaruruhau and deliver the Ministry of Health Violence Intervention Programme (VIP) across Te Toka Tumai.

The programme educates Te Toka Tumai staff on how to safely ask patients/parents/caregivers about intimate partner violence and what the process is should someone disclose. The FVI team are committed and enthusiastic about progressing change in a health world which often sees family violence as a social issue when it has a huge impact on peoples health and wellbeing.

To know more about the role or to have a confidential initial discussion before applying please contact Emma Gilbert, Team Leader, Te Puaruruhau via email EGilbert@adhb.govt.nz

About you

Our Te Puaruruhau team is looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced facilitator/ teacher within an adult learning environment
• Holds a clinical qualification
• Works well within a small team
• Has sound knowledge of the New Zealand health system with specific knowledge regarding Family Violence intervention

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and is the only comprehensive childrens hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children.

How to apply

Well be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To apply please click on the `Apply tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz quoting ADHB24912 to discuss how we can best support your application.