Working with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau is about more than just a job. It's about enjoying coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand. The role: Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Te Tai Tokerau / Northland is looking for a motivated Senior Nurse specialising in wound care to join our District Nursing Service. The Nurse Specialist is an advanced nursing practice role and is responsible for providing specialist nursing care and/or coordination of care to a specific patient/client population across healthcare settings. This position will work in the community to support patients needing specialist wound care, and management of conditions affecting viability and integrity of skin and underlying tissues. The CNS will work in partnership with referred patients and their whanau, as part of a multidisciplinary team across the services in the Directorate along with other specialist and Primary care teams Case management and coordination of the patient and their whanau with health professionals, inpatient areas and intersectorially is integral. This role will be an expert in assessment skills; diagnostic reasoning, knowledge of management options and monitoring that underpins practice. They will have specialist knowledge in complex wound care and lower limb management, and health conditions central which are central to the role. This is a permanent, part time position (0.9 FTE) working 36 hours per week based in Whangarei, however some travel around the region may be required. Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tangata Whenua as the highest priority. Key Requirements NZ Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate Relevant Post graduate tertiary qualification or working towards Specialty knowledge and practice expertise A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning region has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both. Our people live our Values: Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation Vacancy No: NS24-152 Closes: 29 October 2024 Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: NS24-152 Location: North Island - Northland - Whangarei Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Nursing - Community / District / Public Health #J-18808-Ljbffr