Clinical Nurse Specialist, Vascular Access/Opat

About this role The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Vascular Access and Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) is a unique role that works across the care continuum. You will be responsible for Case management of Outpatients on intravenous and / or oral antimicrobial therapies and Vascular Access management, education, training, and support (Inpatient and community) within Te Whatu Ora CM Health. Some of the essential work you will be doing: Works within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide cohesive patient-centred nursing service in antimicrobial therapy,assessment of patients to ascertain they, whanau, carers can safely manage at home.Provide training to patients (as applicable),practical and emotional support to patients / whanau undertaking care. Coordinate the discharge of patients to the OPAT service and case manage their ongoing care and provide telephone on call service Mon Sun 0800 – 2200 for queries, troubleshooting, line issue, monitoring IVA related reactions)Leading and improving the quality of professional nursing practice in relation to vascular access management training staff to care and manage vascular access devices (VAD)Assess vascular access needs of patients and recommend the most suitable vascular access ( act as patient advocate in respect of patients vascular access and intravenous therapy needs)Provide onsite support Mon-Fri for staff and inpatients with vascular access devices VADContribute to and / or develop, quality activities related to vascular access which include wider initiatives within the team and CMH Health.Monitor standards of practiceEducating and supporting health professionals across the health sector If you have a demonstrated ability to provide teaching in the clinical setting as well as the ability to network and collaborate with ward teams while demonstrating leadership, passion and commitment we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to really make your mark and springboard your career to new dimensions!Please for Job Description