Date: August 2015 Job Title : NESP Nurse Educator Waitemata District Health Board & University of Auckland. Department : Mental Health Services Group Location : Mental Health Services sites Reporting To : Head of Division Nursing Direct Reports : None Functional Relationships with: : Internal Mental Health Services Group Charge Nurses/Team Managers/Team Co-ordinators Mental Health Service Educators Nurse Preceptors DHB Clinical Nurse Educators group NETP educator cohort Mental Health Nursing Staff MHSG Senior Nurse cohort Clinical Effectiveness Manager Quality & Safety Coordinators Family Advisor Consumer Advisors Nurse Consultant Nursing Development Service External Awhina University of Auckland faculty staff SkillsMatter - Te Pou Other NESP programme educators Other Mental Health Services Professional and Industrial bodies Schools of Nursing Purpose : To co-ordinate and supervise the recruitment, clinical placements and clinical education of new graduate nurses into the Mental Health Nursing New Entry to Specialty Practice Programme. To provide support and training for mental health nursing preceptors and supervisors. To provide liaison and coordination with the tertiary education provider.
Key Tasks To Provide Clinical Leadership for New graduate Nurses, Preceptors and Clinical Nursing Staff. University liaison and Supervision Responsibilities Reporting Responsibilities To be actively involved in Quality Improvement and Service Development Personal and professional development Performance Indicators Provide learning support to programme participants in the clinical area by maintaining a quality preceptor system. Liaise with managers and senior nursing staff to ensure that programme participants clinical learning requirements are met. Co-ordinate the programme participant s performance review/clinical assessments to ensure quality feedback. Participate in the development of an integrated clinical nurse education framework for WDHB. Collaboratively develop a consumer focus to care delivery Engage in professional and community activities, which forward the discipline of Mental Health Nursing. Demonstrate contemporary practice, an evidence-based philosophy and critical reflection in the clinical and academic components of the programme Liaise with the University to ensure all programme participants are enrolled and have access to appropriate University facilities such as the student learning centre. Arrange the selection and support of experienced mental health nurses to provide supervision for the NESP cohort Participate in University curriculum planning and review. Provide reports as required to WDHB, the University of Auckland, the Nursing Council of New Zealand and Te Pou. Promotes quality improvement and innovation across the service Participates in quality improvement groups Undertakes nursing audit aligned with nursing standards and practice which will inform programme development. Maintains own professional practice portfolio Identifies own learning needs and negotiates appropriate resources to meet these Regularly meets with the Nursing Head of Division and other MH Nurse Advisors Uses national and international networks to inform practice Achieves identified personal development goals Engages in regular professional supervision Actively participates in performance review and PDRP process Pursues professional development by active participation in appropriate in-service or outsourced education, reading relevant literature or seeking other resources Culturally practice sensitive Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Demonstrates an understanding of the cultural and social differences of all groups Supports initiatives and projects which improve access and health gain for Maori, Pacific and Asian peoples Facilitates accessing appropriate cultural advice and support and the provision of Bicultural supervision for the NESP participants
Key Tasks Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Performance Indicators All conduct in the workplace is ethical and professional Organisational values are known, supported and modelled Consumer rights and responsibilities are actively supported Registered Nurse responsibility and accountability is modelled and supported Consistently recognised as an effective and supportive team member and colleague To recognise individual responsibility for workplace Health and Safety under Health and Safety Act 1992 All conduct in the workplace is ethical and professional WDHB Health and Safety Policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported including selfmanagement of hazards where appropriate Collaborates with the Health and Safety Representative for each team VERIFICATION: Employee: Line Manager: Date:
PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualification Registered Nurse able to practice in mental health settings Current Annual Practising Certificate Level 4 on a professional development and recognition programme Post graduate qualification in mental health nursing Membership of a professional Nursing organisation Experience Five years nursing experience in the mental health and addictions sector Demonstrated leadership skill Demonstrated education/teaching skill Knowledge Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and bi-cultural issues in health service delivery Understanding of informed consent issues, trauma informed care and consumer rights Knowledge of Health Practitioners Competency Act 2003 and the Nursing Council of New Zealand and codes and standards Understanding of legislation pertaining to mental health Knowledge of Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Services. Knowledge of National Mental Health Sector Standards Knowledge of the key national Mental Health policy and planning documents Skills Excellent communication skills, written & verbal essential Clinically credible in mental health nursing High level of personal competence in professional practice Ability to be self directed and work autonomously Proven organisation skills Proven leadership and problem solving skills Conflict resolution skills Computer literacy Personal Excellent interpersonal skills essential Current Drivers license and ability to drive a manual car Able to comply with Waitemata Health s non-smoking policy A flexible adaptable attitude JD APPROVED: Head of Division - Nursing DATE: JD APPROVED: Employee DATE:
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