Paediatric Plastic Nurse Specialist

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's Starship Child Health is seeking a Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Plastic Surgery. This permanent, part-time position (0.7FTE) offers a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend or night duties, presenting an opportunity for professional development within New Zealand's premier children's hospital.

The role focuses on expert assessment, diagnostic reasoning and management options for complex paediatric conditions, coordinating care across pre-hospital,

Qualifications

• NZ Nursing Registration with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practice.
• Project management experience.
• Minimum level 3/4 PDRP.
• Masters degree in nursing or health related area (Desired).
• At least 5 years of nursing experience (Desired).
• Experience in a Paediatric and/or Paediatric Surgical setting (Desired).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and delivery of pre-hospital, hospital and community care.
• Provide expert assessment, diagnostic reasoning and management options.
• Case management and coordination with Tamariki, whānau and health professionals.
• Collaborate with Plastic Surgery Specialists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support positive outcomes and experiences for tamariki and their whānau.

Skills

Nursing registration

Project management

PDRP level 3/4

5+ years nursing experience

Education

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing

Masters degree in nursing or health related area

Job description

Nurse Specialist Paediatric Plastic Surgery, Starship Child HealthAre you looking for a change in a unique environment with a great team and no weekend or night duties?Monday to Friday role - Permanent, part-time (0.7FTE)New Zealands premier childrens hospitalOpportunity for professional developmentCome be part of our Team!

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

We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and experienced nurse to join our team as a Nurse Specialist. We have a permanent Plastic Surgery Nurse Specialist position available.The Nurse Specialist is an expert in assessment skills, diagnostic reasoning, knowledge of management options that underpin practice. This role has specialist knowledge of complex conditions which is central to the role. Case management and coordination of the tamariki and their whānau with health professionals and both inpatient and community professionals is integral.

In this role as an Plastic Surgery Nurse Specialist, you will collaborate closely with our Plastic Surgery Specialists and other team members at Starship Child Health. The Nurse Specialist will ensure coordination of planned or acute care of varying complexity. This includes coordination of care in the pre-hospital, hospital, and community settings. You will work closely with a wider team of Plastic Surgery Specialists, Nurse Specialists with close collaboration with Paediatric ENT, neurosurgery and orthopaedics. Senior Nurses, Nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary and community teams and services. Working together to foster the provision of positive outcomes and experiences for tamariki and their whanau.

For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see theposition description. For further information about the position please contact the Surgical Nurse Unit Manager,Kelly Olliff on 021 642 796 [e-mail]

About you

To be successful you will:

• Have NZ Nursing Registration with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
• Have Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practice
• Have Project management experience
• Have minimum level 3/4 PDRP
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing professional development issues
• Have a Masters degree in nursing or health related area (Desired)
• Have at least 5 years of nursing experience (Desired)
• Have experience in a Paediatric and/or Paediatric Surgical settings (Desired)

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

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.