Clinical Nurse Specialist - Stoma/Continence
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Stoma/Continence
Rotorua Hospital
Permanent, Full time
Monday to Friday
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
This position is based in District Nursing Service and is full time providing support and assessment in Continence and Stomal Therapy.
Nurses interested in the role must have a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience in either acute or community setting. Experience in Continence and Colorectal surgery and Certification as a Stomal Therapist would be an advantage. Applicants must be highly motivated and able to manage a varying workload.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The District Nurse team incorporates Registered Nurses, Nursing Assistants, alongside the client and their family, using generalist and specialist skills to provide holistic care in the home and community. The team emphasizes a restorative, socio-ecological approach, recognizing social determinants of health, and functions as an intermediary between hospital and community care, providing transitional care and enabling self-care.
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, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here
About you
- Have a minimum of 5 year’s postgraduate experience in either acute or communities
- Experience incontinence and colorectal surgery
- Certification as a Stomal Therapist (desirable)
- New Zealand Nursing Council Registration as Designated Nurse Prescriber
- Current Annual Practising Certificate with the New Zealand Nursing Council
- Leadership experience within the clinical setting
- Hold a current driver’s licence for both manual and automatic vehicles
- Proficiency in tikanga Maori and te reo Maori (desirable)
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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.
