Specialty Clinical Nurse - Peritoneal Dialysis (Renal) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent | Part-time (0.6 FTE)
• Speciality Clinical Nurse - Peritoneal Dialysis (Renal Service)
• Health New Zealand Te Whata Ora Lakes 

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

We are looking for a dynamic nurse to join our team in the Renal Service HNZ-Te Whatu Ora Lakes. You will have proven clinical abilities that will assist you in providing, specialized care, education, and support to patients and their family/whanau who require peritoneal dialysis in the Lakes region. 

This will include working within the hospital setting and the community, ensuring co-ordination and integration of services to improve the quality of care delivery throughout their patient experience. You will also demonstrate excellent people management, communication and advocacy skills.

There is an expectation that you will have completed or completing appropriate Post Graduate study.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

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About you

As a Speciality Clinical Nurse it is expected that you would have recent renal experience especially in the delivery of peritoneal dialysis care, able to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. .

• You will have a New Zealand Registered with Nursing Council of NZ, current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Evidence of relevant professional development in specialist clinical knowledge and skills. Recent PD renal experience
• There is an expectation that you will have completed or completing appropriate Post Graduate study.
• You will also demonstrate excellent people management, communication and advocacy skills.

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. 

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.