Clinical Nurse Specialist - Orthopaedics

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whangarei is seeking an experienced Orthogeriatrics CNS to lead a dedicated team and support frail older adults toward mobility and independence. The CNS delivers holistic, patient-centred care throughout the hospital journey, with a focus on reducing delays and complications.

The role involves coordinating orthopaedic, geriatric and rehabilitation services, providing staff education, and driving safe discharge planning, while working within a supportive

Qualifications

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate.
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in speciality nursing practice.
• Working towards or completion of a Masters Degree in nursing or health related area.
• A current Expert Registered Nurse Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) Portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Identifying eligible patients daily and preparing for specialist review.
• Implementing orthogeriatric plans.
• Providing advice, education and support to nursing staff and whanau.
• Link orthopaedics, geriatrics and rehabilitation services and coordinates communication with residential care facilities.

Skills

NZ Registered Nurse

PDRP Portfolio

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in speciality nursing practice

Masters degree in nursing

Annual practising certificate

Job description

Position

Ortho geriatrics (Ward 1) - Whangarei Hospital, Te Tai Tokerau

Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week

An exciting opportunity for an experienced senior nurse to lead a dedicated orthopaedic team and support patients on their journey back to mobility and independence.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role and Service

Ortho geriatric patients are typically frail older adults admitted to hospital following injury, often with complex medical, functional and social needs. The Orthogeriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides expert, coordinated care throughout the patients hospital journey, combining specialist knowledge or both geriatric and orthopaedic nursing. The role focuses on delivering holistic, patient-centred care; anticipating and promptly managing complications; supporting recovery and mobility and reducing delays, deconditioning and other risks associated with prolonged hospitalisation. By addressing the unique challenges of older adults with fractures and other musculoskeletal conditions, the CNS helps optimise outcomes, enhance patient experience, and facilitate safe and timely discharge.

As Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying eligible patients daily and preparing for specialist review
• Implementing orthogeriatric plans
• Providing advice, education and support to nursing staff and whanau
• Link orthopaedics, geriatrics and rehabilitation services and coordinates communication with residential care facilities

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About you

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate
• Post graduate certificate/diploma in speciality nursing practice
• Working towards or completion of a Masters Degree in nursing or health related area
• A current Expert Registered Nurse Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) Portfolio
• A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Ability to collaborate with fellow team members and work groups to achieve specific objectives

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.