Clinical Nurse Specialist - Ophthalmology
Location: Module 6, Manukau Health Park
Full-time permanent position available.
Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is a progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery, working with New Zealand's most culturally diverse populations.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered or senior nurse to join our Ophthalmology Outpatient Service as the Clinical Nurse Specialist.
If you already have ophthalmology experience and are ready to take that next step, this may be the opportunity for you. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated nurse with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
You will be competent in providing clinical review and management of ophthalmology patients and will work together with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate, safe, and timely care is received by the patient.
In addition to this, you will also provide support, clinical guidance, and advice to other healthcare professionals (e.g., nursing, technical, and medical colleagues) relating to the complex needs of patients and their families/whanau with ophthalmic conditions.
You will be required to manage your own regular stable Glaucoma and stable Diabetic patient load as well as developing and introducing nurse-led Intravitreal Injection clinics and cross-linking services based on evidence-based practice standards.
This role is based at Manukau Health Park and has a direct report to the Service Manager, Ophthalmology and Retinal Screening Services, SAPS (Surgery, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services).
Essential Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with New Zealand Nursing Council
At least 5 years post-registration experience in a relevant clinical environment
Relevant Postgraduate diploma qualification
Current Annual Practicing Certificate
Apply now by attaching an updated CV and cover letter. For more information, please contact Amon Iva in the Recruitment team at 09 277 3461 or Gene Jeon at 021 225 3502.
Applications close: 10th November 2024
Job number: CMH202414001
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