Job Description - Child Development Nurse (TAR05458)
Child Development Nurse
Vacancy No Vacancy No : TAR05458
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.
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At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients .
We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
· Access to clinical training and education
· Up to date facilities, Have a look at
· Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who has a desire or passion to work with neurodiverse children and young people and their families and caregivers.
The role is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team including, paediatricians, nurses, psychologists, and other allied health professionals, such as therapy staff and social workers. The purpose is to support diagnosis of neurodiverse conditions and to help families and caregivers to navigate community networks and specialist agencies that specifically work with neurodiversity.
The child development nurse also works very closely with school staff, including RTLB (Resource Teacher Learning Behaviour) this is to better understand how the child or young person copes in the learning environment (to gather information to support a referral being accepted/or not and to inform the clinician completing the assessment paediatrician/psychologist)
To be successful in this role you will have experience (this is a senior nurse position) and the desire to work with children and young people and their families, you may have experience of working in paediatrics or CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)
You will enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team where everyone has a contribution to make to the client journey. You will work closely with a nursing colleague and support each other to manage workloads and client expectation.
You will have experience in case management and understand the need for good systems and processes in your work to ensure that referred clients are contacted and helped toaccess the support they need in the community
If you would like further information or have any queries, please contact in confidence ****** and indicate the job title in the subject line.
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