Job Overview
0.8 FTE - Permanent role
Based at North Shore Hospital
Each year, thousands of New Zealanders needlessly experience debilitating fractures because the underlying cause of their broken bones — osteoporosis — was undetected and untreated. FLS systematically identifies, treats, and refers all eligible patients aged over 50 years who have suffered a fragility fracture, aiming to reduce their risk of subsequent fractures.
Responsibilities
Identify all patients over the age of 50 with fragility fractures.
Initiate contact with patients either face to face or by phone to arrange assessment, blood tests, DEXA scan, and develop a plan of care.
Develop a treatment plan for older patients who do not require a DEXA scan and are at high risk of future fractures.
Report on patients seen, including review of results and date for follow-ups.
Refer patients to other specialties.
Undertake training to complete DEXA bone density scanning for Waitemata patients.
Minimum Requirements
Level 4 registered nurse with at least 5 years post-registration experience, preferably in trauma and orthopaedics, care of the elderly, or rheumatology.
Knowledge of osteoporosis, fall prevention, multi-pathology, and polypharmacy would be advantageous.
Able to work autonomously but also as part of a team.
The successful candidate must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, with exceptional organisational and communication skills, as well as being flexible, adaptable, and assertive.
The preferred candidate may be placed on the specialty nurse development program to support their transition to the expectations of the role if not currently functioning at a CNS level.
Additional Information
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For more information about this position, please contact Janice Kirkpatrick on 021 2425230. For assistance with your application, please email ******.
Job Reference: WDHB19086
Closing date: 5 November 2024
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