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Clinical Nurse Specialist Stomal Therapy
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location: Lower Hutt
Service: Community Health Service
Contract: Permanent Part time (0.8FTE)
Salary: NZNO Meca Grade 2 Senior Nurses Scale $116,040 -$127,674 Pro rata
Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Stomal Therapy leads the service, the objective of the service is to maximise the service users self-management, independence and quality of life to minimise the health complications which could arise from the ostomy.
The CNS Stomal Therapy takes a lead role in researching, developing, implementing and evaluating standards of care, in line with evidenced-based practice in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
As a senior nurse the CNS Stomal Therapy leads the development of service specific pathways, protocols and guidelines, in accordance with National Service Framework, Transitional and Support Services –Stomal Therapy Services Tier Three service specification DOM 103.
This service is available for all ages and includes:
Patients who already have a stoma which is either temporary or permanent and preoperatively for people with a potential for ostomy following surgery.
Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team
The Stomal Therapy team is supported by the Specialist Community Health Nursing Service and is made up of 1.4FTE of Stomal Therapy and dedicated District Nursing Stoma support.
The current Stomal Therapy team provide an excellent environment to grow and will support developing your clinical skills as well as providing clinical support, mentoring and opportunities for professional development.
Moū – About you
You will be a registered Nurse with a Post Graduate qualification relevant to the role and or working towards this as part of your PDRP. You will have 4-5 years post registration experience in Community Nursing, endoscopy and or General Surgical Nursing.
Previous Stoma related experience would be an advantage with a sound knowledge of the pathophysiology of Stomal related procedures.
The successful candidate will also have the ability to build rapport quickly, be IT savvy and have a full driver’s license.
E pā ana ki a tatou – About us
Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
To find out more about us click on the following links:
Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
We do not accept applications via email. Click “apply now” button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role, please email Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed