Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Patient Blood Management team in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) here at Waikato Hospital.
As a successful CNS you will play a key role in monitoring and managing patients receiving Intravenous Immunoglobulin therapy (IVIg).
Day to day you will be working alongside three other nurses who form the Patient Blood Management team; a Clinical Nurse Coordinator and Speciality Clinical Nurses. In addition, you will work alongside Clinical Leads (anaesthetists) who have a special interest in patient blood management and a visiting immunologist.
This is a 1.0FTE full time, permanent position where you will work Monday to Friday between the hours of 0800 and 1630 (please note, these hours may be subject to change).
Key responsibilities of the role: Monitoring patients already on established IVIg regimes Formulating and introducing treatment management plans in consultation with immunologist Making adjustments to prescribed therapy to ensure treatment is delivered for optimal affect Providing ongoing support and education to patients and staff throughout Te Manawa Taki Click here to view the position description. (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.) Mo tatou Ratonga | About our Service Our Patient Blood Management team is committed to providing evidence based, multidisciplinary approaches to improve patients' medical and surgical management in ways that boost and conserve the patients' own blood. Improved management results in a reduction in required transfusions of blood products, thus avoiding transfusion-associated complication. Our success is driven by our commitment to improve patient care, reduce inequities and reduce unnecessary spending.
The PBM team work to operationalise Hospital Transfusion Committee initiatives and is involved with supporting everything blood related including policy and process development, data collection and analysis, staff support and education, investigation of wastage and ensuring appropriate access to and use of blood products throughout Waikato.
Mou | About you Reporting to the Nurse Manager – Theatre & Anaesthesia your role is to build relationships with patients currently receiving IVIg therapy; monitor and review treatment plans and collaborate with medical staff to ensure evidence based best practice is employed.
Day to day work flow and projects will be coordinated with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Nurse Coordinator.
Our ideal candidate would:
Hold a Bachelors level degree in nursing Demonstrate advanced communication skills Be proficient in computer applications; data analysis, writing and presenting reports Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in haematology or relevant experience with immunoglobulin delivery Be self-driven, flexible and demonstrate advanced critical thinking capability Experience in delivering education to patients/staff Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.
As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team –
Closing date: 30/08/2024
Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!
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