Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care

Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Care

Permanent, 0.6 FTE

This role is intended for Health NZ employees only

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

Health New Zealand Lakes is seeking a senior nurse to join our passionate multidisciplinary team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Care. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to coordinate high-quality patient care and lead ongoing developments in breast cancer services.

We are looking for a very special nurse to join the Breast Care Team within Surgical and Planned Care Services at Health New Zealand, Lakes. You will have proven clinical abilities demonstrating a clear evidence base and your leadership attributes will be evidenced by involvement in providing direct care, education, training, research and audit involvement. You will also demonstrate excellent people management, communication and project development skills. There is an expectation that you will have completed appropriate Post Graduate study, including a clinical assessment paper.

A key component of the role is to ensure the delivery of effective, appropriate and personalized care to the breast cancer clients of Lakes and their family/whanau. This will include working within the hospital setting, ensuring co-ordination and integration of services to improve the quality of care delivery throughout their patient experience.

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, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

About You

• New Zealand Nursing Council Registration
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Post-registration experience including oncology, surgery, breast-care nursing.
• Leadership experience within the clinical setting
• Current drivers licence
• Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office and CIS/equivalent health system
• Achieved or working towards clinical Masters (desired)