Clinical Nurse Specialist, Wound Care Community, Specialist Community Health Service

Fixed Term 7-month Maternity Leave Cover

Part Time 0.4 FTE

Counties Manukau Health Community Health Service has a unique opportunity available for someone wanting to take the next step in their nursing career.

We are seeking a:

Wound Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join the innovative and passionate Community Health Service. We are looking for a Wound Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our team.

This senior nursing role will work in an interdisciplinary way to provide clinical expertise, education and leadership for the District Nurses and the wider health care team. The CNS will support care coordination for patients with complex wounds within our community.

This position is highly autonomous and enables you to apply your practical nursing knowledge, assessment, and case management skills. The Wound Care CNS will support patients and their whaanau in a goal centred approach to support their health needs.

This role will require:

• Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills
• Innovative and creative clinical nursing practice that is validated with evidence based best practice
• A strong commitment and genuine interest in quality service delivery.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and develop relevant networks.

This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts

Essential:

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current NZ Practicing Certificate
• Post Graduate Diploma
• 5 years post registration nursing experience
• Knowledge and experience in wound care management, education, and care coordination.
• Remuneration as per NZNO MECA guidelines

Apply now, or for more information please contact Amon in the Recruitment Centre on 09 277 3461.

Application Number: CMH202413730

Application Closes: 03rd November 2024