Clinical Nurse Specialist - Peritoneal Dialysis

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

About the Role

Being a PD (Peritoneal Dialysis) Clinical Nurse Specialist is a highly rewarding and challenging role that offers a unique blend of autonomy, variety, and opportunities for leadership and personal growth. In this role, you’ll manage complex patients with end-stage renal disease, providing holistic care that addresses physical, emotional and psychological needs. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, educate patients and whanau on PD therapy, and promote self-management skills to improve patient outcomes. With opportunity for continuous learning and professional development, you will stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practice in PD. Ultimately, this role offers a high level of job satisfaction, as you will make tangible difference in the lives of patients and their whanau, providing high-quality care and support that truly matters.

As a PD CNS your day will be filled with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of your patients. It starts with review of patient’s charts and prioritizing tasks and planning for the day ahead. Home visits and dialysis rounds follow up where you will provide personalized education, training, and support to patients on PD, empowering them to take control of their care. Collaboration with colleagues, which there are two in Lakes and multidisciplinary teams in Waikato. Continuous learning through webinars and workshops and staying up to date with the latest research and best practices are all integral to the role. With autonomy, variety, and opportunities for growth, being a PD CNS is a challenging yet fulfilling career that offers a sense of purpose and satisfaction, knowing that you are improving the lives of your patients every day.

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 PD CNS 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. .

• New Zealand Registered with Nursing Council of NZ, current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Relevant tertiary qualification. In some instances particular and/or on-the-job training maybe required
• Evidence of relevant professional development in specialist clinical knowledge and skills. Recent PD renal experience
• Commitment to ongoing post graduate education
• Professional affiliation

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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 [email protected].

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.