Clinical Nurse Specialist - Renal Access (0.5 FTE) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role:

This is a great opportunity for someone that is looking to be involved and grow their skills, all while still having the opportunity to have that work life balance to suit your lifestyle!

Right now, we are looking for an exceptional senior registered nurse to join our Renal team on a permanent part time 0.5 FTE position working 20 hours per week, working rostered shifts between 6.30am to 3.00pm on weekdays. No weekends, or public holiday work required!

The purpose of this position is to provide clinical expertise and leadership within the Renal Service, to ensure timely planning of all vascular and peritoneal access as well as assessment and interventional radiological procedures for patients to improve patient outcomes. You will also work closely with the Dialysis Access Nurse Specialist – Auckland City Hospital to manage tertiary patient procedural care and intervention.

In this role you will utilise your specialist nursing knowledge and skills to provide expert clinical advice, information and education to patients, families/whanau and staff. You will also lead quality improvement initiatives within the ward/unit/department.

Key requirements to be successful:

• Registered Nurse/Registered Comprehensive Nurse with current practicing certificate
• Relevant PG Diploma in specialty area or is willing to commit to further post graduate study towards achieving a PG Diploma.
• Designated Senior Nurse PDRP or Expert PDRP (demonstrating clinical examples)
• A minimum of 7 years post graduate experience, 3 of which are in Renal Nursing with Haemodialysis and/or Peritoneal Dialysis experience

Benefits:

The team you will work alongside of are a fantastic, tight knit multidisciplinary team that work hard to support others and achieve the best outcomes for patients and their whanau within Te Tai Tokerau. You will have the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skills from other staff members within the wider services and be involved in access projects within Northland.

Full orientation and support will be provided for the successful candidate.

A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: NS22-392

Closes: 8 June 2023