Clinical Nurse Specialist - Orthopaedic (Adult Population) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location:    Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract:    12 months Fixed term to cover parental leave, (0.8 FTE)

Salary:       Grade 2 of the Senior Nurses Scale of the NZNO MECA -pro rata 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care,and excellence. 

About the Role 

We are looking for a senior nurse to join the orthopaedic team in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Orthopaedic (Adult Population). The CNS Orthopaedic is a clinical expert who uses advanced nursing knowledge and skills for direct care and to influence the care of other clinicians, with the role impacting on high quality clinical care and equitable health outcomes.

The CNS influences nursing practice and improves patient outcomes by utilising advanced nursing knowledge, evidence based research and critical thinking. The CNS role undertakes a number of activities including; direct care delivery, assessment and planning; education to patients, whanau, inpatient and outpatient staff; nurse led clinics; inpatient support for complex patients; reviewing and creating documents, guidelines and policies, troubleshooting inpatient and outpatient queries.

This senior nurse provides expertise and specialty advice while interacting and working in primary, secondary and tertiary environments.  The CNS is a clinical expert in orthopaedic care and will promote and influence health promotion, long term condition wellness, risk reduction, management of symptoms and functional problems in relation to people with complex orthopaedic conditions. 

Ensuring that current systems and processes allow for efficiency while improving and developing the service as change occurs is a key part of the role. You will provide clinical expertise leadership in the management of patients with orthopaedic conditions across services.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to negotiate with key stakeholders in a busy and dynamic environment.

This role is based in Wellington Regional Hospital, however you will be working closely with services in regional hospitals and in the community to facilitate care. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The Orthopaedic service provides for the management of major injuries and fractures at Wellington Hospital and treatment of injuries, congenital, infective, degenerative and malignant disorders of the musculoskeletal system at Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals.

A regional tertiary service is provided for patients with complex major trauma, revision joint replacement, spinal disorders, scoliosis, paediatric and hand surgery.

Services are provided on an outpatient, day case and inpatient basis. Very small numbers are treated in the community. Orthopaedic patients for secondary care come mainly from the Wellington region, Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa.

About you 

Qualifications/Knowledge 

Skills and experience

• A minimum of three years - full-time equivalent practice in the speciality, with at least one year of the total practice in New   Zealand or a similar healthcare context.
• Expert level on the PDRP as Expert Senior needs to applied when in the role (or attained within an agreed timeframe)
• Advanced clinical assessment and knowledge of: pathophysiology, pharmacology, assessment and diagnostic reasoning in relation to the clinical management of, and prescribing for, patients with long-term and common conditions in New Zealand, within area of specialty.
• Expert speciality knowledge and skills to share this for others practice development 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 28th March 2025  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz