Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care Services

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care Services

Permanent, part-time role (0.4 FTE, 32 hours per fortnight)

Salary band $116,040 - $127,674 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver

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

The Breast Care Services Outpatient Department is a dynamic, busy, challenging and rewarding place to work.

This is a Monday to Friday position.

Work autonomously in nurse-led clinics once experience is gained

Focus on patient education and support

Assistance with outpatient clinics

Quality improvement of the service

Ongoing surveillance of our Breast Care patients who have had a diagnosis of cancer and coordination of their care

Working with our multi-professional team and other related breast care services to ensure best outcomes for our Southern population

Working towards nurse led clinics

Whilst you are in this role you will be supported through completion of a Post-Graduate qualification in Breast Care and will be working alongside a supportive team who truly value point of contact education.

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.

We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

We are looking for a caring and experienced Registered Nurse with the following skills and background :

Hold a current APC for New Zealand

Organised with good computer literacy

Must already hold work rights, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship

A surgical background would be beneficial

Excellent communication both verbal and written

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary range

This role belongs to the expired NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($116,040 p.a) and Step 3 ($127,674 p.a pro-rata) of the Designated Senior Nurse Scale Grade 2.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 21 October

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury

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

We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website.

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