Fracture Liaison Coordinator at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Location: Palmerston North Hospital,  Permanent part time (0.6FTE) 

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

The Fracture Liaison Coordinator has a key role in the delivery of care and service development of a secondary fracture prevention programme. This includes the provision of specialist clinical experience, in patient care and the support of other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure a fracture risk assessment and treatment (where appropriate) is delivered to all individuals with fragility fractures.

This is a 0.6 FTE permanent position.

 This position would suit a Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate. A current driver's licence is essential.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The purpose of the FLS is to ensure that all patients aged 50 years or over, who present to all urgent care services with a fragility fracture, undergo fracture risk assessment and receive treatment in accordance with the Guidance on the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis in New Zealand. The FLS also ensures that falls risk is addressed among older patients through referral to appropriate local falls prevention services.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College. 

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About you

• Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand annual practicing certificate
• Minimum PG DIP and willingness to work towards additional qualifications in this specialty
• Minimum 5 years post registration with advanced clinical experience within a relevant area of nursing/specialty
• Expert knowledge pertaining to Osteoporosis and fragility fractures
• Skilled at expert physical assessment, history taking, diagnostic reasoning and pharmacology knowledge pertaining to Osteoporosis
• Professional portfolio at Level 4 (or working toward)

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the closing date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.