Clinical Nurse Specialist – Stomal Therapy

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part time 0.8fte, working weekdays between 8am and 4.30pm

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 

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Stomal Therapy provides specialist nursing care and support for people living with a stoma. The focus of the role is to help patients develop the knowledge, confidence and skills to manage their stoma, maintain their independence, and achieve the best possible quality of life.

Working across both inpatient and outpatient settings, you will provide expert clinical advice, education and support to patients, whānau and healthcare professionals. You will contribute to the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice, helping to ensure high-quality care and positive patient outcomes. This service is available to people of all ages and includes those who have a temporary or permanent stoma, as well as individuals preparing for surgery where a stoma may be required.

As an experienced nurse, you will play an important role in supporting service development through contributing to clinical pathways, protocols and guidelines in line with national standards and the Transitional and Support Services Stomal Therapy Services Tier Three Service Specification (DOM 103). 

This is an opportunity to develop expertise in a highly specialised area of nursing while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own work, the support of an experienced team, and the satisfaction of making a genuine difference to people's everyday lives. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The Stomal Therapy Service is part of the Specialist Community Health Nursing Service and consists of a Clinical Nurse Specialist Stomal Therapy (0.8 FTE) and dedicated District Nursing Stoma Support (0.8 FTE).

This is a rewarding role within a small, supportive and highly valued team. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and whānau while making a meaningful difference throughout their healthcare journey.

We are committed to supporting your success in the role and offer a welcoming environment where you can continue to develop your clinical expertise. You will benefit from clinical support, mentoring, professional development opportunities and strong connections across the wider community nursing service.

About you 

You will be a registered nurse with a relevant postgraduate qualification and hold, or be working towards, an Expert PDRP level.

You will bring at least 4-5 years' post-registration nursing experience, ideally within community nursing, surgical nursing, or a related specialty area.

Previous experience in stomal therapy would be advantageous, however we are also interested in hearing from nurses with relevant clinical experience and a strong understanding of surgical patient care and the pathophysiology associated with stomal procedures.

You will enjoy working collaboratively with patients, whānau and multidisciplinary teams, and have the ability to build positive working relationships quickly. Strong organisational and IT skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a full or restricted driver's licence are essential.

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.

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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